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Sumter, SC
B
Population: 42,920
Home Price: $142,100
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Overview
Sumter is a small city in the state of South Carolina with a population of 42,920. Sumter has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
20.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sumter, SC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,109
$28,823
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,051
$51,711
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.1%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Median Age
32.3
43.0
42.3
Gender
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Male
48.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
White
41.1%
60.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
48.2%
32.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.1%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.3%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$142,100
$162,789
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$671
$658
$801
Family Households
39.5%
39.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.0%
36.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.1%
69.7%
72.9%
Renters
48.9%
30.3%
27.1%
Education
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.7%
10.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.3%
28.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.4%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.3%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Mathematics
30.5%
44.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
32.7%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Murder
20.2
13.1
3.0
Rape
27.8
42.6
38.0
Robbery
121.4
97.8
40.7
Assault
887.6
481.1
188.5
Property Crime
Sumter
South Carolina
United States
Burglary
1003.9
650.7
336.1
Theft
3264.6
2837.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
273.1
252.9
167.1
Arson
12.6
12.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sumter, SC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
hot wings
food truck
middle eastern
sweet tea
chinese food
blue cheese
sweet treats
wine
breakfast lunch
liquor
chicken sandwich
buffalo wild wings
ice cream
cooking
cheese
brunch
sandwich
deli
high school football
gamecock
lakewood hs
football
college football
video games
country music
fantasy football
basketball
baseball
major league
teams
sports teams
coaches
recruiting
golf
professional wrestling
softball
coaching
athlete
inspired by
fine art
commissions open
summer enrichment
fashion
visual art
prints
studio
library
creative writing
photography
nature
collection
creative
graphic design
painting
craft
nft
entertainment rbsoul
performing arts
spending time
spare time
video games
board games
books
nerdy stuff
side hustle
anime
jenkin
photography
disc golf
youtuber
trading cards
nascar
pokemon
fitness
gym rat
toys
gaming
hunting
radio show
music videos
sports
tv
special events
digital media
fashion
professional wrestling
sports coverage
producer
battle rap
studio
lifestyle
marketing
photography
digital marketing
drama
creative
booking
djs
space
warm weather
sports
enrichment
special events
summer
photography
nature
beach
rafting
winter
hunting
indoor
indoor shooting range
entertainment rbsoul
arts
mountain
forested
gardening
backpacking
browse our
free shipping
drive thru
food truck
food lion
gas station
christmas shopping
online store
gift ideas
online shopping
gift cards
liquor store
local businesses
gift card
grocery store
amazon
ordering clothes
grocery shopping
hardware store
sanitizers
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