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Housing Affordability in Sumter County, SC

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
30.5%
South Carolina 27.9%
Renters paying 30%+
51.8%
South Carolina 52.1%
Homeowners paying 30%+
22.0%
South Carolina 19.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,293/mo
South Carolina $1,529/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more5,74051.8%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more6,06222.0%
  • Renters paying 50% or more2,10619.0%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 30.7%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.8%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $393/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Sumter County, SC30.5%51.8%22.0%30.7%
South Carolina27.9%52.1%19.4%31.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Sumter County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Sumter37.1%56.2%24.0%31.8%
Lakewood29.3%29.2%29.4%22.2%
Dalzell36.1%60.4%21.2%32.3%
Cherryvale49.1%58.7%27.1%36.4%
Privateer26.0%37.8%22.8%23.5%
Stateburg31.9%100.0%30.8%Not reported
Wedgefield21.1%69.7%9.2%33.1%
South Sumter40.2%43.6%38.0%23.1%
Cane Savannah13.8%0.0%16.4%22.1%
Oakland7.8%23.0%2.7%17.9%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Sumter County, SC?
In Sumter County, SC, 30.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Sumter County compare with South Carolina?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Sumter County is 30.5%, compared with 27.9% for South Carolina as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates