Groveland, FL vs Sumter, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Groveland
68
#1356 nationally
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Groveland leads in crime level (5.6 vs 30.1). Groveland leads in median household income ($84,347 vs $48,900). Sumter leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Groveland, FL | Sumter, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1356) | 72.5 (#885) |
| Population | 23,628 | 42,766 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,644 | $207,039 |
| Median Household Income | $84,347 | $48,900 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 30.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.7 | D+4.9 |
Data coverage note: Groveland is missing data for 1 metric that Sumter has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68 Score
Groveland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,644
Population
23,628
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$84,347
Southeast
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C-
72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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