57Alpha

Sumter, SC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Sumter, SC metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-7.642
Inventory Health25%
-2.350
Affordability20%
61
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
90

Where is Sumter, SC metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Sumter, SC metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Sumter, SC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$258K▲ +2.2%
Median Days on Market49 days-16.9%
Months of Supply3.3▲ +3.1%
Homes for Sale448-4.3%
Homes Sold135-6.9%
Median Price / Sq Ft$1400%
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%-0.5%

How has Sumter, SC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 57
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sumter, SC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Sumter, SC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Sumter, SC metro area?

The median sale price in Sumter, SC metro area is $258K, having risen 2.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Sumter, SC metro area?

Sumter, SC metro area scores 61 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Sumter, SC metro area's Alpha Score?

Sumter, SC metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (90/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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