Sumter County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Sumter County, South Carolina, the median home value is $165,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,057. This places Sumter County at #1899 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 within South Carolina.
📈 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: $1,035
- Establishments: 2,194
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 320
- Multi-family: 38
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 42,423 (avg $53,110)
- Outflow: 39,054 (avg $53,096)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Sumter County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29150 | 222.7 | +7.15% | 2025 |
| 2 | 29154 | 222.4 | +2.80% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,300 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,057 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.0 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sumter County is 17.2% below the South Carolina state average and 27.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,057/month is 7.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.0, 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 68.1%, compared to 73.2% in South Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | Ohio | $165,300 | $922 |
| Tift County | Georgia | $165,200 | $777 |
| Butler County | Iowa | $165,400 | $812 |
| Pottawatomie County | Oklahoma | $165,400 | $894 |
| Haskell County | Kansas | $165,100 | $830 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County | $162,500 | $949 | 73.3% |
| McCormick County | $168,700 | $696 | 87.9% |
| Laurens County | $170,600 | $880 | 71.5% |
| Calhoun County | $172,100 | $1,052 | 85.0% |
| Chester County | $158,300 | $853 | 78.4% |
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).