Sumter County, Georgia Housing Market
In Sumter County, Georgia, the median home value is $120,200, with a median monthly rent of $857. This places Sumter County at #2633 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #117 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $874
- Establishments: 645
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 24
- Multi-family: 12
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,857 (avg $52,823)
- Outflow: 9,464 (avg $52,785)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Sumter County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31709 | 199.3 | +6.92% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sumter County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,200 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $857 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 56.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.7 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sumter County is 39.3% below the Georgia state average and 47.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $857/month is 11.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.7, buying a home in Sumter County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Sumter County has an owner-occupancy rate of 56.6%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas County | Iowa | $120,200 | $709 |
| Johnson County | Kentucky | $120,200 | $708 |
| Webster County | Mississippi | $120,100 | $632 |
| Mason County | West Virginia | $120,300 | $671 |
| Carlisle County | Kentucky | $120,400 | $792 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | $119,500 | $631 | 76.7% |
| Colquitt County | $121,400 | $818 | 63.7% |
| Seminole County | $121,900 | $879 | 80.2% |
| Terrell County | $118,400 | $745 | 61.6% |
| Jeff Davis County | $118,300 | $650 | 71.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).