Sumter, SC
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Sumter market is currently stabilizing, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.46, indicating a more balanced absorption of available inventory. Active listings have expanded by 6.9% year-over-year, while the median listing price remains flat year-over-year at $269,500.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
What's moving the Sumter market right now.
Inventory levels in Sumter have shown expansion, with active listings increasing by 6.9% and new listings up by 11.4% over the past year. Despite this, the median listing price has held steady year-over-year, reflecting a modest -2.0% decline month-over-month. The pending ratio has registered a slight year-over-year increase of 1.8%, suggesting consistent demand relative to the expanded supply.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With a pending ratio of 0.46 and active listings expanding, the market exhibits a more measured pace of transaction activity. While inventory growth provides more selection, the stable median pricing suggests that sellers are maintaining price discipline. Negotiating leverage is likely to be influenced by individual property specifics and duration on market rather than broad market momentum.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
387 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 156 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.2% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +0.7% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Sumter, SC? Buyer Demand Index is running at 46%.
Sumter, SC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 46%
- Median Days on Market
- 58 days
- Inventory YoY
- +7%
Sumter, SC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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