156 movers in Summerville
A+ Moving And Storage
"If I could give zero stars, I would. I got three estimates—A-Plus and two reputable movers (Colonial and Allied). Colonial and Allied did in-person walk-throughs; A-Plus just promised to beat their price. Will Reid quoted me $12,762 vs. Allied’s $..."
All Around Movers
"Absolutely terrible. The workers are cool, but the owner is absolutely trash. He will not take accountability for anything. So I had them move me into a townhouse, but when I got there didn’t like the place so decided to not move in. Asked them to..."
A Plus Moving Group
"If I could give zero stars, I would. Started off getting a quote from John, who rushed me on the phone throughout the process of making the booking. He was incredibly rude and condescending when I asked a follow up question about whether or not I ..."
ACE Movers Charlotte
"The owner Chad didn't give me my last pay check. And messaged me threatening texts on my phone. BEWARE."
Moving Simplified
"STOP! DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!!!! We paid Eric in full to deliver a piano to a school in need as a donation, but he NEVER delivered it, stopped responding to texts and calls for the last several weeks. Now we are involving local law enforcement t..."
Tyson Moving Services
"DO NOT HIRE THEM. He took my deposit and did not come on the day of moving. He kept giving me reasons. I had to hire another guys to finish my job. He NEVER returned my deposit. Stopped picking my calls too."
Low Movers
"This is now my 3rd review that I left on these guys . I read reviews before hiring AND FELT WEIRY! After talking on the phone with TJ he assured me that my move will go smooth and stress free! The thing i liked the most is he didn't deny any of th..."
J&R Moving Service
"I would have given a 0 if I could. I was told they do not outsource to a third party. That was a lie. When I received my things I found out from the third party delivery that J&R had an issue with the truck & there was a lot of water damage. I tri..."
Ross Allied Trucking
"These guys were supposed to dismantle my furniture at pickup and reassemble at the destination. They refused to do so stating that it was unnecessary, even though I had paid for it. When they arrived at the dropoff location, I was shocked as I..."
What to know when moving to Summerville, SC
TL;DR: Summerville at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A population of 56,979 with 29.9% holding a bachelor's degree and a renter percentage of 21.2%.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $82,194, which is relatively high for the area.
- The Reality Check:
- The poverty rate is 11.5%, indicating some economic challenges.
- Commute:
- Only 0.1% of residents use public transit, making it a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median rent of $1,220 per month.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median gross rent is $1,220, which suggests reasonable rental pricing.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $303,400, indicating a stable housing market.
- With a population of 56,979 and a 29.9% bachelor's degree rate, the community is fairly educated.
- The poverty rate stands at 11.5%, reflecting some economic diversity.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In South Carolina, property crime has a state annual rate of 1,698.2 per 100,000, which is 9.8% higher than the national rate of 1,546.9. Violent crime is at 384.8 per 100,000, exceeding the national average of 325.3 by 18.3%.
- Violent crime: 384.8 per 100k vs. national 325.3, with a 23% decrease since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,698.2 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9, with a 27.9% decrease since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 40.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for South Carolina).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor activities, there are several parks nearby that residents enjoy.
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park - 4.7 stars (3,865 reviews)
- Gahagan Park - 4.6 stars (2,087 reviews)
- Azalea Park - 4.7 stars (1,854 reviews)
- Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site - 4.7 stars (937 reviews)
- Central Creek Park - 4.8 stars (458 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
