Sumter, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
43,065
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$53,071
Median Income
$28,682 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$208,202 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,093
Violent Crime/100K
3,708 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,071 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,093 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$188,400
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.9%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
18,898
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$188,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$208,202
Redfin Median Sale
$250,900
Median Sale Price
$250,900
Median List Price
$265,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.9%
Owner-Occupied
44.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$880/mo
1 Bedroom
$972/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,276/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,530/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,871/mo
Census median rent:
$1,055/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,422/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$250,900
Median Days on Market
76 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
61
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Active Inventory
227
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
55.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $188,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,202 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $250,900 |
| Median Sale Price | $250,900 |
| Median List Price | $265,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,055 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,422 |
| FMR Studio | $880 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $972 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,276 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,530 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,871 |
Market
| Days on Market | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 61 |
| Active Inventory | 227 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 18,898 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |