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Sumter County
  • County in Florida
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Sumter County

#31 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      B minus
    4. Good for Families
      C+
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      C+
    Sumter County is located in Florida with a population of 127,335. In Sumter County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Sumter County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Sumter County are above average.
    Population
    127,335
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $280,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,055
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      379.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      65
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      736.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,191.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      119.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      4%
    • 10-17 years
      3%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      6%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      58%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Sumter County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,323
    National
    $69,021
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