How long is the commute from Summerville, SC?
Workers who live in Summerville, SC take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Summerville get to work
| Means of transportation | Summerville | Dorchester County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±2.2 points) | 77.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±1.6 points) | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Summerville, the average commute is not measurably different from Dorchester County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Summerville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dorchester County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dorchester County, Summerville ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Summerville
| Vehicles available | Summerville | Dorchester County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.0 points) | 3.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±2.9 points) | 31.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±2.9 points) | 40.5% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±2.9 points) | 24.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Summerville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dorchester County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Summerville
| Summerville | Dorchester County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±2.2 points) | 91.6% (±1.1 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Summerville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dorchester County (91.6%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Summerville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | — | 31.2 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Lincolnville | 1.4 mi | 36.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Sangaree | 3.6 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ladson | 4.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| North Charleston | 9.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Ridgeville | 9.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Goose Creek | 9.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Hanahan | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Pimlico | 14 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Charleston, SC (24.5 minutes), Goose Creek, SC (26.7 minutes), Hanahan, SC (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincolnville, SC (36.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dorchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reevesville | 33.9 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Summerville | 31.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 3 | Harleyville | 30.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Ridgeville | 29.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | St. George | 20.2 minutes (±4.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Summerville
How long is the average commute in Summerville?
Workers who live in Summerville, SC take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Summerville without a car?
4.6% of households in Summerville have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Summerville?
10.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Summerville worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerville town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerville town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerville town, South Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Summerville town, South Carolina (place:70270, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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