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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Summerville

Summerville, SC has 16 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 1,297 units -- a meaningful inventory for renters seeking subsidized housing in this growing South Carolina town. With a median market rent of $1,526 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), income-based options can offer significant savings for qualifying households. Of the properties with inspection scores on record, the majority rated excellent.

16
Properties
1,297
Total units
95/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,526/mo

Affordability in Summerville, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Summerville is $1,526 and the median household income is $81,046 annually, with renters making up 31% of occupied households. Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge the gap for renters whose budgets fall below the local market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
272 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Summerville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 272 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 10 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Summerville

According to Walk Score, the assisted properties in Summerville have a Walk Score of 10 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 36. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
28 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Summerville is served by 28 schools across 4 districts, including 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$81,046 median income

Cost of Renting in Summerville, SC

The median household income in Summerville is $81,046 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,526 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Summerville can offer significantly lower rents for qualifying households. Summerville has 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 554 units across the city.

  • Median household income: $81,046/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,526/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 31% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Summerville have been mapped for flood zone status. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters weighing environmental risk.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(7 of 16 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (1)No score (9)

16 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Summerville, SC

Summerville has 7 HUD-assisted properties offering 554 total units of affordable housing. Of the 7 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 rated excellent and 1 rated good -- a strong overall picture for renters evaluating their options here.

None of the 7 mapped properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a meaningful consideration in coastal South Carolina.

The median monthly rent in Summerville is $1,526 and the median household income is $81,046, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (as of 2024). About 31% of residents rent their homes, per the same source.

Summerville reported a violent crime rate of 272 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Summerville Police Department data).

Getting around Summerville typically requires a car. Walk Score rates the city a 10 (Car-Dependent) and a bike score of 36, according to Walk Score.

The area is served by 4 school districts with 28 public schools -- including 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

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Eligibility & how to apply

South Carolina income limits (2026)South Carolina public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in South Carolina

Helpful guides

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