The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29486 sells for about $424,874, or $202 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.85%), a market in balance. Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,748 a month.
ZIP 29486 — Summerville
The 29486 housing market remains stable with a slight year-over-year price adjustment, reflecting a cooling trend compared to the rapid appreciation of previous years. Inventory levels are sufficient to meet demand, and the market is currently characterized by a balanced pace of sales. Note that some specific metrics like exact months of supply are derived from current listing and sales volume data.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to quality schools and modern housing, while remaining within commuting distance of Charleston's major employers.
Median prices moved down 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
54% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 12.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29486
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime in the Summerville area is generally considered moderate, with property crime rates trending slightly above the national average while violent crime remains lower than in larger urban centers nearby.
The area is served by the Dorchester School District 2, which is widely regarded as a high-performing district in South Carolina with several schools receiving top-tier ratings.
The region faces moderate risk from tropical storms and hurricanes due to its proximity to the coast, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying areas.
Summerville continues to experience significant residential and commercial growth, driven by its proximity to the Charleston employment hub and major manufacturing investments in the region.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on a 4% assessment ratio for owner-occupied primary residences and 6% for other properties, with additional millage rates applied by local school and municipal districts.
Commuters typically rely on I-26 to reach the Charleston employment core, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
Residents have access to numerous local parks, the historic downtown Summerville area, and proximity to the Ashley River for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and steady rent growth, supported by a mix of long-term residents and newcomers moving to the Charleston metro area.
The local economy is anchored by the healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, with significant employment ties to the nearby Charleston industrial corridor.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-26 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the broader Charleston metropolitan region.
Development is focused on the continued expansion of master-planned communities and the addition of retail infrastructure along the I-26 corridor.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reassessments to align property values with market trends, following state-mandated assessment ratios.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various special districts, including school districts, fire protection districts, and potential municipal utility districts for newer developments.
Property insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to increased regional hazard exposure and rising construction costs.
South Carolina continues to experience strong net domestic migration, with many new residents relocating from the Northeast and Midwest for affordability and climate.
South Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure statement, detailing known defects and the status of major systems.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A central community park known for its gardens and annual flower festivals.
A historic golf course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.