Sumter County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of May 2026
What is Sumter County, FL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Sumter County, FL in its market cycle?
Sumter County, FL is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Sumter County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $345K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | ▼ -7% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -22.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 637 | ▼ -23.4% |
| Homes Sold | 205 | ▼ -1.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $233 | ▲ +0.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has Sumter County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sumter County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Sumter County, FL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Sumter County, FL?
The median sale price in Sumter County, FL is $345K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Sumter County, FL?
Sumter County, FL scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Sumter County, FL's Alpha Score?
Sumter County, FL's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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