Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Sumter

Affordability in Sumter, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Sumter is $1,076, the median household income is $55,592 per year, and 43% of residents rent their homes. Lease Lantern tracks 15 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 618 units across the city, offering options for households seeking rents below market rate.

Safety

According to the Sumter Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Sumter had a violent crime rate of 1,093 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

On the flood risk side, none of the 15 HUD-assisted properties in Sumter are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to available flood data.

Getting Around Sumter

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Sumter rates 56 out of 100 ("Somewhat Walkable"), with a Bike Score of 44 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties tracked on this page.

Schools

Sumter is served by 21 public schools across 2 districts -- including 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Sumter, SC

The median household income in Sumter is $55,592 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent sits at $1,076 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a household budget. Lease Lantern tracks 15 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 618 total units across Sumter.

Environment

All 15 affordable housing properties in Sumter have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall into a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.