Sumter, SC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 16,120 housing units in Sumter.
This represents a 18.1% growth from 13,650 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 15,999 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 121 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sumter is about 53.3%.
Sumter's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.3%.
Average household size is 2.6 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sumter were built after 1970.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.30% |
| One Bedroom | 7.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 43.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Median year structure was built | 1968 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $79,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $52,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $314 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 10.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.30% |
| Debt Free | 33.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.2% |
