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Sumter
  • Town in South Carolina
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Sumter

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Sumter is a town in South Carolina with a population of 42,920. Sumter is in Sumter County. Living in Sumter offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sumter there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sumter and residents tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    42,920
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $142,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $908
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      757.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      96.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      546.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,715.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      174.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Sumter

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,051
    National
    $69,021
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