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Summerville, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Summerville.

Population: 117,693 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Summerville, SC is $365,187 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $396,145 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,814/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$365,187

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$365,187
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+74.1%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$371,511
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$396,145
Median list price
$382,450
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
777
For-sale inventory
1,015
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
953
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
186

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,814/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,661/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,884/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,336/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,687/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Berkeley 01, Dorchester 02, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Sangaree Elementary, Sangaree Intermediate, Cane Bay High, Nexton Elementary, Gregg Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, lightning, cold wave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
439
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Macalloy Corporation (15.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
55.5°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,432
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,549

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Wild Jumps Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
11
Hospitals include
MUSC MEDICAL CENTER, COLLETON MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,232 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
7.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,856
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,611
Average weekly wage
$1,075
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,596

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SummervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$365,187$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$396,145$290,675$325,000
Median days on market70 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,814/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,856$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Summerville, SC?
$365,187.
What is the median sale price in Summerville, SC?
$396,145.
How long do homes take to sell in Summerville, SC?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Summerville, SC?
Typical rent: $1,814/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Summerville, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, lightning, cold wave, earthquake.
Is Summerville, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 439 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Summerville, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Summerville, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Summerville, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Summerville, SC?
24 schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Summerville, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 10.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Summerville, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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