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Summerville, South Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Summerville, SC (Dorchester County) — Census median home value $295,700, county listing prices down about 3.5% over the past year.
Summerville, SC is in Dorchester County, South Carolina — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 51,262, with a median household income of $78,621. Census data puts Summerville's median home value at $295,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Dorchester County's current median listing price runs $399,950, down about 3.5% over the past year.
At a glance
Summerville market snapshot
Population
51,262
Median Household Income
$78,621
Median Home Value (city)
$295,700
Median Listing Price (Dorchester County)
$399,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,414/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Summerville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $295,700. Separately, Dorchester County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $399,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dorchester County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.83% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Summerville has an estimated population of 51,262 and a median household income of $78,621, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Summerville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Summerville FAQ
What are home values like in Summerville, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Summerville's median home value at $295,700. Dorchester County's current median listing price runs $399,950, down about 3.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Summerville, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Summerville's population at approximately 51,262.
What's the median rent in Summerville, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Summerville at approximately $1,414 per month.
What is the median household income in Summerville, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Summerville at approximately $78,621.
Is the Summerville housing market growing?
Dorchester County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.83% annual change in 2025.
Is Summerville, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Summerville's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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