Summerville, SC Economy


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Summerville, SC is a beautiful town located in the coastal region of South Carolina. It is an ideal place to live for those seeking a peaceful and scenic environment. The cost of living is relatively low with the median two bedroom rent being $1,430 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, Summerville's grocery cost index is equal to that of the United States at 100. There are plenty of job opportunities in Summerville with many local companies such as Trident Health Systems, Azalea Square Shopping Center, BOEING South Carolina and Summerville Medical Center who offer employment options to qualified individuals. With its great cost of living and abundance of job opportunities, Summerville is an ideal place to work and live.

Summerville has an unemployment rate of 4.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Summerville has seen the job market decrease by -3.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Summerville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Summerville is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Summerville is 7.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Summerville
- The average income of a Summerville resident is $34,606 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Summerville resident is $64,507 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 13 years ago

Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than  More

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I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money  More

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MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING  More

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