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Summerville, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Summerville, SC (Dorchester County) — Census median home value $295,700, county listing prices down about 3.5% over the past year. Market data for Summerville houses and the broader area.
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Summerville, SC is in Dorchester County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Summerville and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $295,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Dorchester County's current median listing price runs $399,950, down about 3.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Summerville housing market
Summerville is in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Summerville and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$295,700
Population (Census ACS)
51,262
Median household income
$78,621
County price trend (2025)
1.83% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Summerville market snapshot
Population
51,262
County
Dorchester County
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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County guide: Dorchester County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Summerville.
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Nearby communities include Sangaree, Ladson, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Pimlico, Charleston, Pinopolis, Moncks Corner, Bonneau Beach, Bonneau, Russellville, St. Stephen, Jamestown.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lincolnville (~1.4 mi), Ridgeville (~9.4 mi), Ravenel (~16.2 mi), Hollywood (~17.6 mi), Harleyville (~21.1 mi), Adams Run (~21.9 mi), Meggett (~22.3 mi), Mount Pleasant (~22.8 mi), James Island (~23.3 mi), Grover (~24.9 mi), Sullivan's Island (~25.9 mi), St. George (~26.3 mi), Folly Beach (~26.5 mi), Kiawah Island (~27.8 mi), Rockville (~27.9 mi), Isle of Palms (~28.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Summerville data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
51,262
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$295,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,621
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,414
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.04%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$415,000
Census place type
town
County
Berkeley County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
22.60 sq mi
Census GEOID
4570270
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Summerville
Schools
Dorchester 02 — 25 schools, 26,135 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dorchester addresses may be served by Dorchester 02, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Summerville FAQ
What are houses worth in Summerville, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Summerville at $295,700. Dorchester County's current median listing price runs $399,950, down about 3.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Summerville, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Summerville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $295,700. Active listing prices in Dorchester County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Summerville, SC?
Summerville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dorchester County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
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.
What school district serves Summerville, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Dorchester 02 for many Summerville addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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