There are 21 independent living communities serving Summerville, South Carolina. This includes 4 communities in Summerville and 17 nearby. The median cost / day of independent living in South Carolina is approximately $53, with costs running between $17 and $108 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean cost of $1,580, with costs ranging from about $511 to $3,250. The median annual cost is $18,966, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Summerville range from $743 per month up to $2,533 per month, with a median cost of around $1,678 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of about $20,130.
Located within Dorchester County, Summerville is a medium-sized city in South Carolina. It is included in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. It is the 5th biggest city in the state. The surrounding area has 515,571 residents, but there are 111,788 residing within the city limits. The 55-and-over community represents about 21% of the overall population.
Summerville has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $56,000 (the South Carolina state average is $37,000). The median home price in Summerville is $124,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $163,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.24%.
Summerville has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city gets very high amounts of rainfall each year. Summerville has very good water quality ratings, good air quality, and a moderate rate of crime in relation to similarly-sized cities.