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Summerville, South Carolina · ZIP 29483

Summerville — ZIP 29483

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Summerville (29483) scores 67/100 — Fair for Summerville. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $365K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$365K
Median rent$1,878/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$365K

Median Rent

$1,878/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,430

Violent Crime

246

Property Crime

1,184

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dorchester County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Rollings Middle School of the Arts06–08797
78%
85%
Summerville High09–123,361
67%
88%
Summerville ElementaryPK–05548
57%
60%
William M. Reeves ElementaryPK–05930
56%
61%
Cane Bay High09–122,412
55%
87%
James H. Spann ElementaryPK–05577
51%
55%
Nexton ElementaryPK–05944
50%
56%
Knightsville ElementaryPK–05833
50%
54%
Gregg Middle06–08810
34%
46%
Alston Middle06–08732
31%
47%
Charles B. DuBose Middle06–08947
30%
43%
Alston-Bailey ElementaryPK–05646
30%
45%
Sangaree Intermediate03–05521
30%
39%
Sangaree ElementaryPK–02578Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

56,979

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

37.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29483 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29483 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29483 is approximately $365K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29483 in Summerville has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.