The story of this market
The typical home in Sumter, South Carolina sells for about $263,290, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 63 days to sell, which is slow.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
-0.3%
SC · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Sumter, South Carolina
The Sumter housing market shows signs of price appreciation, with a significant year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains available, the market is experiencing competitive conditions, likely driven by local employment stability and regional demand. Some metrics, such as specific tax rates and rental data, are not currently published at the city level.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Sumter yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 0.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 4.91% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 16.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Chuck E. Cheese43.1 mi
- Lock, Clock, and Peril Escape Rooms59.1 mi
- Kreepy Hollow Haunted Attraction4.423.7 mi
- Sumter Speedway4.74.5 mi
- Poinsett State Park4.614.3 mi
- Swan Lake Iris Gardens4.81.7 mi
- Patriot Park4.75.2 mi
- Beacon Cinemas4.13.1 mi
- Memorial Park4.50.7 mi
- Poinsett State Park4.614.3 mi
- Sumter Museum4.70.3 mi
- South Carolina Cotton Museum: home of Lee County Vets Museum4.621.4 mi
- Button Museum4.822 mi
- Sumter County Exhibition Center4.61.2 mi
- Poinsett State Park4.614.3 mi
- Patriot Park4.75.2 mi
- Palmetto Park4.62.5 mi
- Memorial Park4.50.7 mi
- Manchester State Forest4.412.9 mi
- Pack's Landing4.620.6 mi
- Links At Lakewood Golf Course4.46.3 mi
- Crystal Lakes Golf Course4.22.4 mi
- Carolina Lakes Golf Course4.39 mi
- Sumter Mall3.52.7 mi
- Shaw AFB Exchange4.39.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.43.6 mi
- Belk4.12.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major botanical garden and park known for its collection of irises and wildlife, serving as a primary recreational anchor for the city.
Sumter is well-suited for military families, local workforce members, and budget-conscious buyers seeking a lower cost of living compared to larger South Carolina metros. It offers a stable, small-city environment with essential amenities and proximity to regional employment centers.
The city is served by a network of state highways and is positioned within the broader Midlands transportation corridor, facilitating regional connectivity.
Sumter offers access to Swan Lake Iris Gardens, a notable botanical attraction, alongside various municipal parks and recreational facilities that serve the local community.
The rental market in Sumter is characterized by a mix of single-family and multi-family housing, with demand influenced by the presence of Shaw Air Force Base personnel and local workforce needs.
The economy is heavily influenced by Shaw Air Force Base, which is a major employer and economic driver for the region. Other key sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade.
Sumter serves as a regional hub for the Midlands of South Carolina, anchored by Shaw Air Force Base and a mix of manufacturing and healthcare employers. Development momentum is tied to regional infrastructure projects and the stability of the military installation.
Parcels in Sumter are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxation, with potential additional levies for specific utility or fire protection services.
Property taxes in Sumter are assessed at the county level by the Sumter County Assessor, with millage rates determined by the city, county, and school district jurisdictions. Specific exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences apply under South Carolina state law.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this city — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.