Summerville, SC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Summerville's Demographic Profile

Summerville has 20,200 households and a median income of $68,803, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 51,815
# Households 20,200
Median age 40
Median household income $68,803
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,500
5-year population change +7%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Summerville $489 10,182 SF 6.18%
Ladson $705 5,070 SF 6.18%
Goose Creek $367 8,437 SF 6.76%
Moncks Corner $265 9,473 SF 7.61%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Summerville $313 18,826 SF 7.67%
Ladson $527 18,642 SF 6.18%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Summerville $1,161 6,123 SF
Ladson $1,437 2,325 SF
Goose Creek $325 7,021 SF
Moncks Corner $571 4,570 SF
North Charleston $610 10,453 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Charleston $691 22,052 SF 7.08%
Hanahan $1,000 13,050 SF 6.00%
Charleston $647 21,845 SF 7.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Summerville

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Limehouse Ln Industrial property

Ladson, SC

  • 6.18% Cap Rate
  • $3,950,000
For Sale

329 E 5th North St

Summerville, SC 29483

  • 1,271 SF Retail Building
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

0 Boone Hill Rd

Summerville, SC 29483

  • 4.23 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $600,000
For Sale

0.75 AC on Boone Hill Rd

Summerville, SC 29483

  • 0.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $300,000
For Sale

The Marketplace at Carnes Crossroad Outparcel

Summerville, SC 29486

  • 1.23 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,450,000
For Sale

1516 Old Trolley Rd

Summerville, SC 29485

  • 16,180 SF Office Building
  • $4,100,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Summerville pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Summerville $527 13,532 SF
Lincolnville $893 1,450 SF
Ladson $574 15,310 SF
Ridgeville $130 152,880 SF
Goose Creek $345 28,715 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Summerville alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Summerville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Summerville 51,815 20,200 40 $68,803 3 6,500 7%
Lincolnville 1,195 477 39 $56,901 3 128 4%
Ladson 17,281 6,030 37 $69,466 3 1,607 15%
Ridgeville 662 221 43 $40,100 3 48 10%
Goose Creek 50,646 18,026 35 $83,833 3 5,822 15%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Summerville, SC and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Summerville

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Is Summerville a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Summerville offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Summerville?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Summerville. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Summerville?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Summerville. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Summerville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Summerville. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Summerville acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Summerville, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.