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Located just 30 miles from Historic Charleston, Summerville, SC has been aptly named the “Flower Town in the Pines.” Since the turn of the 19th century, people have flocked to Summerville to see the millions of spring blossoms, particularly multi-colored azaleas, scattered among dozens of public and private gardens.
Summerville was first inhabited in the late 1700s by Charlestonians seeking to escape the summer heat, mosquitoes and disease. Settlers and pioneers moving up the Ashley River in search of higher elevations discovered a magnificent pine-forested ridge. Progress brought the railroad and the subsequent destruction of many trees. As a result, one of the oldest laws prohibiting the cutting of mature trees was enacted.
Struggling to survive the aftermath of the Civil War, the town suffered extensive damage from the earthquake of 1886, followed by a fire that destroyed the town square. Good fortune arrived in the late 19th century when Summerville became recognized internationally as one of the two best places in the world for the treatment of lung disorders. The turpentine scent emanating from the pine trees was suspected of having healing powers. Soon inns, hotels and winter homes sprung up to accommodate the influx of travelers.
Modern day Summerville has a population of 33,000, has over 700 local buildings on the National Historic Register and its Dorchester II school district is among the best in the state. Summerville High School’s football coach, John McKissick is America’s winningest high school coach with over 530 victories. There are scores of historic plantations and gardens open to the public as well as numerous quaint bed and breakfasts. The Woodlands Resort and Inn is South Carolina’s only Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Inn and Dining Room.
Driving through the downtown area, you will see historic homes, huge trees draped with Spanish moss, quaint shops and new communities. Just outside the town, you will find numerous neighborhoods that have been developed with every home buyer in mind, from large homes in a beautiful country club setting, to smaller homes that are very economical. The average sales price according to the tri-county MLS is slightly over $200,000.
Population
| Total Population |
32,593
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| Population Density |
2,122 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
17,017
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| Male Population |
15,576
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| Median Age |
36.22 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
61%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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| Distance to MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
9 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY |
10 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
11,627
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| Family Households |
8,293
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| Average Family Size |
3.34
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| Average Household Income |
$58,404
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| Median Household Income |
$54,814
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
61%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.99
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.08
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
1.30
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.93
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.60
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| Robbery Risk |
0.52
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| Assault Risk (County) |
1.35
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.11
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.29
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.08
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.82
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
90.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
34.8° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
53.47 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
86% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
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| Nearest Airport |
CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
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| Distance to CHARLESTON AFB/INTL |
11 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CHARLESTON (SC) RIVERDOGS (A)
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| Distance to CHARLESTON (SC) RIVERDOGS (A) |
20 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| NEW HOPE TREATMENT CENTER | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 225 MIDLAND PKWY, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| SANGAREE INTERM SCHOOL | 4 - 6 | 201 SCHOOL HOUSE LN, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| DUBOSE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 1000 DUBOSE SCHOOL RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| ROLLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | 5 - 8 | 815 S MAIN ST, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| ALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 500 BRYAN ST, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| GREGG MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 500 GREEN WAVE BLVD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 1101 BOONE HILL RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| SANGAREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 1460 ROYLE RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| FT DORCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 5201 OLD GLORY LN, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| FLOWERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 20 KING CHARLES CIR, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| NEWINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 10 KING CHARLES CIR, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| SUMMERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 835 S MAIN ST, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| KNIGHTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 847 ORANGEBURG RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BEECH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1001 BEECH HILL RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| DESTINY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 6 | 815 MILES RD A, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | K - 12 | 337 FARMINGTON RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| WILLIAM REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1003 DUBOSE SCHOOL RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 901 JOHN MCKISSICK WAY, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 6 | 505 LONGSTREET ST, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | K - 8 | 505 GAHAGAN RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| SUMMERVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL | K - 8 | 226 BLACK OAK BLVD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL | K - 12 | 1114 ORANGEBURG ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| NOAH'S ARK CHILD DEV CENTER | PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN | 1011 COLLEGE PARK RD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | ATLANTIC BANK & TRUST | 149 VILLAGE GREEN CIR SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | B B & T | 904 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 600 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA | 100 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | COMMUNITY FIRSTBANK | 200 N CEDAR ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | COMMUNITY FIRSTBANK | 8485 DORCHESTER RD SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST | 1319 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST | 218 S MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN | 1595 CENTRAL AVE SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | FIRST NATIONAL BANK | 1400 BOONE HILL RD SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | FIRST NATIONAL BANK | 415 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SC | 1710 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | NATIONAL BANK-SOUTH CAROLINA | 616 N MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | REGIONS BANK | 201 S MAIN ST SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| BANKS | SOUTH CAROLINA BANK & TRUST | 402 N MAIN ST # D SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| GOLF | LINKS OF SUMMERVILLE | 2899 HIGHWAY 17A S SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
| GOLF | LEGEND OAKS PLANTATION GOLF | 1068 BEECH HILL RD SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| HOSPITALS | SUMMERVILLE MEDICAL CTR | 295 MIDLAND PKWY SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| HOSPITALS | TRIDENT MEDICAL CTR | 295 MIDLAND PKWY SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM | 100 E DOTY AVE SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 29483 | 1762 | $170,930 | $204,879 |
| 29485 | 1421 | $200,000 | $224,559 |
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