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Crime in Summerville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Summerville. Key points include:
There were 1,038 total crimes in Summerville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Summerville is 1,990.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Summerville is 222.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Summerville is 1,768.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Summerville is -6.08% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Summerville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Summerville / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,038 | 1,990.5 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 116 | 222.4 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.8 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 21.1 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 94 | 180.3 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 922 | 1,768.0 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 51 | 97.8 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 806 | 1,545.6 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 65 | 124.6 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Summerville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Summerville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Summerville is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Summerville is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Summerville is $376,903.
The median income in Summerville is $81,046.
Summerville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Summerville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Summerville | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Summerville, SC Weather
The average high in Summerville is 76.0° and the average low is 53.8°.
There are 72.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Summerville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Summerville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Summerville
The current population in Summerville is 51,654. The population has increased 27.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51,654 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 51,262 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 50,839 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 50,318 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 53,643 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 53,037 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 50,894 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 49,122 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 47,919 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 46,200 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 44,717 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 44,223 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 42,864 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 41,970 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 40,409 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Summerville
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Summerville is:
63.8% White with 32,939 White residents.
19.4% African American with 10,019 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 145 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 984 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 34 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 2,802 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 4,718 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Summerville | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.8% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.4% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Summerville
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Summerville is 52.7% female with 27,204 female residents.
Summerville is 47.3% male with 24,450 male residents.
| Gender | Summerville | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Summerville for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Summerville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Summerville completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Summerville completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Summerville completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Summerville completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Summerville completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Summerville completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Summerville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Summerville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Summerville | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Summerville, South Carolina
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3.8% of households in Summerville earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Summerville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.9% of households in Summerville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Summerville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Summerville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Summerville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Summerville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Summerville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Summerville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.1% of households in Summerville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Summerville | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
