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Sumter, South Carolina · ZIP 29150

Sumter — ZIP 29150

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Sumter (29150) scores 50/100 — Fair for Sumter. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $190K.

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Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$190K
Median rent$1,316/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$190K

Median Rent

$1,316/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,969

Violent Crime

682

Property Crime

2,287

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sumter County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Alice Drive ElementaryPK–05530
47%
53%
Millwood ElementaryPK–05602
46%
48%
Wilder ElementaryPK–05299
32%
37%
Alice Drive Middle06–08783
22%
39%
Lemira ElementaryPK–05342
17%
27%
Lakewood High09–121,013
13%
68%
Willow Drive ElementaryPK–05504
13%
18%
Bates Middle06–08481
11%
25%
Crosswell Drive ElementaryPK–05481
7%
22%
Liberty STEAM Charter SchoolKG–04730Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,525

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29150 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29150 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29150 is approximately $190K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29150 in Sumter has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.