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| What Summerville is like for active adults |
The old town of Summerville, South Carolina makes for an interesting retirement community. This charming town of 37,000 has become a city and suburb of Charleston. It is near the coast and many tourist attractions. This fast growing region is also home to many planned developments designed for the many active adults 55+.
Summerville, "The Flower Town in the Pines", attracted wealthy people in the 1800’s. They built stately homes here because the area offered relief from the coastal heat, and also because it was believed that the scent given off by the turpentine in the area’s pine trees provided medical benefits to those suffering from lung disorders. The town has a charming downtown with many restaurants and unusual shops. There are many old plantations to visit.
Real estate in Summerville is less expensive than near the coast or in parts of
Florida. According to City-Data the average home sold for about $180,000 in early 2008. Summerville is located in the Charleston Metro and Dorchester County. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Flowertown arts and crafts festival
• Summerville Azalea Park
• Summerville High School coach John McKissick – most career wins at any level of football
• More than 700 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Intense growth in the area |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Retirees will like living here in a relaxed setting who like golf in a town with an interesting history. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, services, construction, military |
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| Physical environment |
| Summerville is located near coastal South Carolina in an area called the “low country”. This flat country has many river ways and bodies of water. Summers can be quite hot and humid |
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| Cultural environment |
| Nearby Charleston is the major source of cultural activities. The Flowertown Festival held every year in the Summerville Azalea Park is the largest arts and crafts festival in South Carolina. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are several major hospitals in nearby Charleston (13-16 miles |
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| Transportation |
| Charleston AFB/International Airport is about 14 miles. Amtrak has a station in Charleston as well. |
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Active Adult Communities in Summerville |
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| Summerville Active Communities |
| Facts about SUMMERVILLE | | State | : SC | | Environment | : Coastal,Small Town, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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