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Summerville, South Carolina · ZIP 29485

Summerville — ZIP 29485

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Summerville (29485) scores 68/100 — 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 $373K.

68OUT 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 index72/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$373K
Median rent$1,713/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

$373K

Median Rent

$1,713/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
Ashley Ridge High09–122,599
76%
91%
Beech Hill ElementaryPK–051,079
73%
80%
Sand Hill ElementaryPK–051,169
52%
60%
Fort Dorchester ElementaryPK–05801
52%
58%
Dr. Eugene Sires ElementaryPK–05791
45%
54%
Flowertown ElementaryPK–05783
45%
49%
Newington ElementaryPK–05862
43%
47%
Lowcountry Connection AcademyKG–12743
22%
52%
East Edisto Middle06–081,031Not 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

58,670

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29485 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 29485 has a school score of 72/100. 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 29485 is approximately $373K. 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 29485 in Summerville has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. 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.