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Summerville, South Carolina is a vibrant town located in the Lowcountry region with a population of just over 49,000 people. It is known for its charming Southern hospitality and small-town charm. The town has consistently ranked among the top places to live in South Carolina, as evidenced by its high ratings from BestPlaces.net. Summerville's overall score of 7.5 puts it at the top of the list for areas in South Carolina that have a population of less than 75,000 people. Additionally, it ranks highly for amenities such as air quality, cost of living, crime rate, education level, housing prices and weather. With an active downtown area filled with trendy restaurants and stores, plenty of activities for families to enjoy, and nearby outdoor recreation opportunities such as lakes and rivers to explore, Summerville is an excellent place to call home.

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Over 12 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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