Geography
Summerville is located in the Lowcountry, slightly northwest of Charleston.
Cultural Attractions
Summerville is home to a number of antebellum plantations that are open for public tours.
Recreation
Francis Beidler Forest offers a boardwalk-trail tour through ancient forests with 1,000-year-old cypress trees.
Historical
In the 18th and 19th centuries, this town served as a summer resort to escape coastal malaria and heat.
Economy
The city largely produces timber, fabric, and aluminum.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 36,748
- Population under 55:
- 76.4%
- Population over 55:
- 23.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- Charlotte
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 90°F July High, 32°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $48,476
- Median home price:
- $147,000
- Average property tax:
- $1,420
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.1%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 4
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 12/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 15/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 210
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