Name: Sumter, SC
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Living in Sumter, SC

Ranks better than 59% of areas Follow

Population

39,758

Median Age

31.8 Years

Sumter Area Facts

Sumter has a Livability Score of 59_/100, which is considered below average
Sumter crime rates are 81% higher than the South Carolina average
Cost of living in Sumter is equal to the South Carolina average

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What do the locals think about Sumter?

45%

Family friendly

20%

Public transit is accessible

35%

Walkable to grocery stores

25%

Yards are well-kept

35%

Lots of parks

55%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

30%

A quiet area

55%

Sense of community

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Sumter Reviews

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City of Sumter 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 29, 2022) I lived in sumter for years and it’s horrible i’ve lived near south bronx for years and i have heard and seen way more shootings in sumter and the southern hospitality is a myth in this city everyone is so rude and violent i hate going to gas stations in this town because i a ...Read More m in fear that a shooting, fight or robbery will occur from my experience and the amount of kids and gangs on these streets is sad. The sad part is the majority of cities in South carolina aren’t much different. Now if you want to enjoy south carolina to pretty much any city in greenville county. Greenville and Simpsonville are perfect examples also mauldin. But the Sumter just isn’t it. It really made me appreciate New york city a lot more Read Less

Terrible City to Live 0 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 22, 2020) I Grew up here my whole life and it’s just terrible the crime is bad, the school system is bad i am looking forward to leaving as soon as possible ...Read More Read Less

Stay Away From There 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 22, 2020) Terrible place to raise a child and the crime rate is really high if you can stay away from there not the best pace to be ...Read More Read Less

Sumter, SC - City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Sumter is a town that is full of beautiful homes and families. It's a town where I would want to raise my children. I visited the area after graduating college for a business trip, and it was nothing but pleasant. There aren't as many large businesses as you might find in other c ...Read More ities, but highways like 401 and 378 take you to the cities that have numerous job opportunities.

While walking around the town, I noticed that there are quite a few parks. People enjoy sitting outside on their porches or on park benches to take in the sights and the sounds of nature. Manchester State Forest is a beautiful area to explore with trails for the novice and those who are a bit more seasoned at hiking. I enjoyed walking my dog in some of the parks while living in Sumter for a short time because my hometown doesn't have many opportunities like that. The school system in Sumter seems like it's above-average with buildings that appear to be almost new and teachers who seem to truly care about the students. Read Less

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Stay Away From There 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 22, 2020) Terrible place to raise a child and the crime rate is really high if you can stay away from there not the best pace to be ...Read More Read Less

Sumter, SC - City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Sumter is a town that is full of beautiful homes and families. It's a town where I would want to raise my children. I visited the area after graduating college for a business trip, and it was nothing but pleasant. There aren't as many large businesses as you might find in other c ...Read More ities, but highways like 401 and 378 take you to the cities that have numerous job opportunities.

While walking around the town, I noticed that there are quite a few parks. People enjoy sitting outside on their porches or on park benches to take in the sights and the sounds of nature. Manchester State Forest is a beautiful area to explore with trails for the novice and those who are a bit more seasoned at hiking. I enjoyed walking my dog in some of the parks while living in Sumter for a short time because my hometown doesn't have many opportunities like that. The school system in Sumter seems like it's above-average with buildings that appear to be almost new and teachers who seem to truly care about the students. Read Less

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