Summerville is located in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Summerville is a charming small town built around a town square surrounded by quaint shops with the Historic District featuring beautiful old homes. Summerville's location off Interstate 26 and only 21 miles to Historic Charleston placed it directly in the path of Charleston's growth, and this beautiful small town is now a popular suburb of Charleston offering all the suburban amenities you would expect yet retains a rare small-town feel. Dorchester County which includes Summerville has been the fastest growing county in the State of South Carolina during the past decade and is in the highly regarded Dorchester II school district is considered to be one of the finest in the State of South Carolina. Summerville High School is the largest in the state and high school football is important. John McKissick, coach for over 50 years has won more games than any other coach of high school football in the US.
There are 4 golf course communities in Summerville including Legend Oaks Plantation, Pine Forest CC, Wescott Plantation and Coosaw Creek CC. Summerville is home to the only 5 Diamond resort and restaurant in the South Carolina, The Woodlands. Some of the most famous plantations including Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation and Drayton Hall on historic Ashley River Road, Highway 61, are near Summerville’s western edge. Your choice of area beaches are only a short 30 minute drive from much of Summerville. Summerville is also partially located in Berkeley County and there is a lot of planned growth in the triangle formed by Summerville, Goose Creek and Moncks Corner. More on that in the section below under Berkeley County.
Summerville is host to several unique events, like Sculpture in the South, the Flowertown Festival, and Taste of the Town – all held in beautiful Azalea Park, a 12-acre oasis in the heart of town with peaceful ponds, paths, fountains, tennis courts, and an amazing collection of permanent sculpture.
The Town of Summerville offers one of the finest sports facilities in the greater Charleston area. The Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex at Gahagan features six lighted softball/baseball fields, a children's climbing structure playground and ample parking. There is also a lighted combination football/soccer field with a press box and concession stand.
From early Spring until late Fall, every Saturday morning you can find the freshest local produce, baked goods, and jellies and jams at the Summerville Farmers Market. The market is located on W. Doty between Cedar and Main Street.
Housing Cost
You will find a great selection of homes for sale in Summerville with sales prices that are much less than other areas around Charleston! Located about 40 minutes west of the Charleston Peninsula, Summerville is ideal for people who want to live near Charleston but don't want the high home prices that come with living in Charleston. Buyers will spend around 30% less for a home in Summerville than they would for the same home in Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, or West Ashley. There are also more new construction homes for sale in Summerville because there are still large parcels of undeveloped land available to builders. This means lower home prices and often a better quailty of construction for your money.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $193,892
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 44,036. Summerville covers 15.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 75 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 29483, 29484, 29485 - Area code: 843
Climate
Summerville, SC climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Summerville is 53.47 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 6.64 Inches.
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has been the fastest growing county in the State of South Carolina during the past decade and is in the highly regarded Dorchester II school district is considered to be one of the finest in the State of South Carolina. Summerville High School is the largest in the state and high school football is important. John McKissick, coach for over 50 years has won more games than any other coach of high school football in the US.