Summerville

Welcome to Summerville

A historical suburb with southern charm at its best.

One of the fastest growing upscale suburbs in South Carolina, Summerville is an attractive family-oriented town with access to many outdoor activities, beaches, and parks, promoting an active, health-positive lifestyle and community. Much of Summerville’s charm can be found in the many luxurious southern-style historic houses and buildings accented by an abundance of stately trees and colorful blossoms.

Locals consist of affluent families, retirees, and a growing number of professionals who value Summerville’s pleasant village atmosphere and rich community culture. The town also offers many trendy boutiques, upscale restaurants, and seasonal festivals celebrating its rich heritage.

What to Love

The pleasant historic downtown area
Birthplace of sweet tea
Regal southern-style homes
Bustling community festivals
Access to several beaches

Local Lifestyle

Locals prefer Summerville’s quiet beauty and easy upscale lifestyle. The Historic Downtown area is perfect for relaxing strolls around the town’s many pleasant cobblestone streets. Main Street and Hutchinson Square are the focal points for many of the town’s seasonal festivals, bringing in scores of people from all over, hence Summerville’s thriving success.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Four blocks from Azalea Park, Cuppa Manna, a charming café just off Main Street in Summerville’s Historic Downtown area, is the place to go for a cozy coffee house vibe. Antique-tiled ceilings, rustic hardwood floors, and loads of natural light from large storefront windows make Cuppa Manna a favorite spot for locals to work, study, socialize, or relax while enjoying delicious coffee. The generous selection of bubble tea flavors makes Cuppa Manna unique, aside from its modest breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu.

Around the corner and what many locals deem the best restaurant in Summerville, The Icehouse offers local farm-to-table southern comfort food in a cozy and rustic dining setting. This family-owned affair retains its southern charm with its wood-rich interior, brick walls, and warm lighting. Renowned for its exceptional dishes, excellent service, and smiling staff, The Icehouse is a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in first-class southern cooking.

For exceptional theater, the James F. Dean Community Theater is a historic theater house that produces around six to eight productions a year, including a youth series. Home to the Flowertown Players, the community’s premier theater company, the James F. Dean Community Theater houses an impressive main stage accompanying 209 seats. In addition, the theater hosts special events throughout the year, including live jazz, stand-up comedy, and more.

Known as the heart of Summerville and outfitted with a new, award-winning renovation, Hutchinson Square is often the site of many community gatherings. What makes Summerville beautiful is wonderfully encapsulated in this gorgeous landmark, with its stately oak trees, manicured lawns, and magnificent fountain reminiscent of the town’s appealing natural landscaping. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, the square remains one of the many points of pride and joy Summerville offers.

Things to Do

Summerville locals are treated to numerous seasonal festivals and events. One, in particular, is the Sweet Tea Festival, an exciting street fair that draws in hundreds of visitors. The Sweet Tea Festival takes place on Main Street in mid-September and celebrates the birthplace of sweet tea. In addition, participants can enjoy delicious foods from the many food trucks, as well as help to crown the Tea of the Year.

Another favorite festival and one of the largest festivals in the southeastern United States, the Flowertown Festival, brings in hundreds of artists and artisans from around the country to showcase and sell their works. First launched in 1972 by the YMCA to promote community health and wellbeing, this bustling three-day festival, hosted in Azalea Park, offers activities and rides for children, a farmer’s market, and a fantastic selection of delicious food.

Azalea Park remains a favorite destination for locals when not hosting a festival or community event. Famous for its brilliant spring blooms of azaleas and other flowers, this park is a perfect place for an afternoon stroll or bicycle ride. In addition, Azalea Park offers other wonderful amenities, including tennis courts, gazebos, bridges, and a romantic pond to sit and enjoy the park’s gorgeous colorful display.

In the southwestern area of Summerville lies Ashley River Park, a unique 85-acre riverfront park. This impressive public space offers a wide-ranging array of outdoor activities – particularly a pavilion, trails, picnic shelters, playground, festival lawn, perennial garden, dog park, and kayak launch. Unique to Ashley River Park is the large fishing pond with boardwalk walkways, a climbing wall, and a ropes course.

Schools

Dorchester School District Two happily serves the Summerville suburb. Some of the schools accessible in this area include:

Around Summerville, SC

There's plenty to do around Summerville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

13

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

26

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including McKenzie's Cake and Supply, James Brown's Famous Boiled Peanuts, and Lowcountry Coffee Roasters.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the McKenzie's Cake and Supply page on Yelp Search 100 Old Trolley Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.79 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the James Brown's Famous Boiled Peanuts page on Yelp	Dining	3.37 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lowcountry Coffee Roasters page on Yelp Search 398 E 5th North St on Google Maps	Dining	4.07 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hutchinson Square page on Yelp Search 102 S Main St on Google Maps	Active	3.37 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Healing Hara Massage & Wellness page on Yelp Search 209 Stallsville Loop Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit Fox Den page on Yelp Search 396 E 5th N St on Google Maps	Active	4.04 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Impressive Glow page on Yelp	Beauty	3.37 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Motherland Essentials page on Yelp Search 135 W Richardson Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.28 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Euphoria page on Yelp Search 223 S Cedar St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.25 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tala Wellness Studio page on Yelp Search 300 N Cedar St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.35 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Palmetto Salon page on Yelp Search 132 W Richardson Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Summerville, SC

Population Households Employment

Summerville has 41,930 households, with an average household size of 5.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Summerville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 116,154 people call Summerville home. The population density is 1,148.113 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,154

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.00170205072576

Median Age

48.5 / 51.5%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

41,930

Total Households

5.52

Average Household Size

$32,975.475

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Property Listings

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$990,000

Welcome to Summerville

What to Love

Local Lifestyle

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Overview for Summerville, SC

116,154

37 years

High

$32,975.475

Around Summerville, SC

13

Car-Dependent

26

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Summerville, SC

116,154

High

37.00170205072576

48.5 / 51.5%

41,930

5.52

$32,975.475

Schools in Summerville, SC

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