Sumter, SC vs Tavares, FL
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.
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 30.1). Sumter leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 26.4 min). Tavares leads in median household income ($54,271 vs $48,900).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sumter, SC | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#885) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 42,766 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,039 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $48,900 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 30.1 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Sumter has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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