Here's what it costs to live in Summerville, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,526 per month, while the typical home is valued around $328,100. Households earn a median of $81,046 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$81,046
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,526
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$328,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
51,654
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$887
Per month
Avg Home Value
$80,600
Census ACS
January Avg
50°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.9%
What is the cost of living index for Summerville?
The cost of living index for Summerville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Summerville?
The median gross rent in Summerville is $1,526 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Summerville?
The median household income in Summerville is $81,046 per year.
What is the median home value in Summerville?
The median home value in Summerville is $328,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Summerville?
Air quality data for Summerville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Summerville?
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
