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Lakewood, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,154
Population
419/sq mi density
$49,255
Median Income
$34,396 per capita
$260,900
Home Value
$210,391 Zillow
$928
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
789
Violent Crime/100K
4,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,255 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$260,900 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$260,900
7% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,756
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$260,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$210,391
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median List Price
$292,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$928/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
134 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
66.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$132
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $260,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $210,391 |
| Median Sale Price | $345,000 |
| Median List Price | $292,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $928 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 134 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,756 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |