Sumter, South Carolina

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Sumter, SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.5

C-

out of 100

Overview

Sumter is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 42,766, part of the Sumter, SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $207,039. Median household income is $48,900.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,766 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $207,039 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $48,900 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.4 minutes
  • Part of the Sumter, SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,766

Source: Census ACS

$207,039

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$48,900

Source: Census ACS

19.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

92 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Sumter County (county-level results)

52%
47%
Democrat 23,425
Republican 21,215
Leans D+4.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 99.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 74.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.5

Location

Sumter, SC (33.9282, -80.3210)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.