Sumter, SC 29154 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sumter, SC—29154

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$233,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$62,100

19.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.1%

Median Rent

$1,600

8.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

6.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,520

7.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Sumter, SC

29153 29150

Home Price Trends — Sumter, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sumter, SC is $233,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Sumter, SC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$233,000	0.7%
Single Family	$234,000	0.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sumter, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sumter, SC is $1,630, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sumter, SC is 2-bedrooms: $1,160, 3-bedrooms: $1,530, 4-bedrooms: $1,990. The most common rental property sizes in Sumter, SC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 52.5% and 37.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,630
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,160
3 Bed Rent	$1,520	$1,530
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$1,990

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.8%

1 Bedroom

0.9%

2 Bedrooms

37.7%

3 Bedrooms

52.5%

4 Bedrooms

6.1%

5+ Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — Sumter, SC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sumter, SC is 73. This is a increase of 43.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$280,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	145	10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	10.0%
Days on Market	78	19.0%

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Demographics — Sumter, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sumter, SC has a population of 29,700, which has increased by 3.5% over the past 5 years. Sumter, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	29,700	3.5%
% Under 18	24.4%	1.2%
% Seniors	16.4%	11.6%
% WFH	6.5%	550.0%
% w/ College Degree	25.4%	41.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sumter, SC is a predominantly white area, with 52.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sumter, SC is black, making up 36.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.5% of the population in Sumter, SC, and this percentage has decreased by 26.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	52.7%	-2.0%
% Black	36.3%	-4.0%
% Hispanic	4.0%	0.0%
% Asian	1.4%	27.3%
% Foreign Born	2.5%	-26.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sumter, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 619 mortgage originations in Sumter, SC, of which 43.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 54.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sumter, SC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	619
% Conventional Loans	43.0%
% Government Loans	57.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sumter, SC

Sumter, SC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	155
Total Units Section 8	154
% Rentals under Section 8	5.1%
% Occupied Section 8	86.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,000
2 Bedroom	$90	$1,200	$1,290
3 Bedroom	$30	$1,520	$1,550
4 Bedroom	-$190	$2,000	$1,810

Sumter, SC—29154

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sumter, SC

Home Price Trends — Sumter, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sumter, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sumter, SC

Demographics — Sumter, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sumter, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sumter, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sumter, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sumter, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Wedgefield, SC

Shaw Heights, SC

Sumter, SC

Dalzell, SC

Pinewood, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$233,000
Median Household Income	$62,100

Sumter, SC—29154

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sumter, SC

Home Price Trends — Sumter, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sumter, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sumter, SC

Demographics — Sumter, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sumter, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sumter, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sumter, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sumter, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Wedgefield, SC

Shaw Heights, SC

Sumter, SC

Dalzell, SC

Pinewood, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

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