salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,440 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of South Carolina. It is number 85 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Summerville?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Summerville
| Size | Summerville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,714 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,561 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,989 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,955 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Summerville overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Summerville, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Summerville
Life in Summerville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Summerville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $416 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $328,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Summerville, SC?
Renting in Summerville costs a median of about $1,861 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Summerville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,440 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Summerville cheap or expensive?
Summerville is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $87,408. It ranks 85th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Summerville?
The median homeowner in Summerville pays $1,946 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Summerville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Summerville?
The median home value in Summerville is $328,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
51,654 people live in Summerville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.