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Sumter County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$125K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,001
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$125K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,344 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1977
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.74%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.48%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.8.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.52%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.18.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.66
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,647
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Sumter County compares

By median home value, Sumter County is the 63rd most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama, and its typical home is worth more than 22% of all homes in Alabama.

Home values in Sumter County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$46K$290K
counties in Alabama ranked by median home value
#AlabamaMedian valueHomes
1Baldwin County$393K122,185
2Lee County$358K56,067
3Shelby County$351K80,268
4Limestone County$311K42,845
5Madison County$310K145,433
6Choctaw County$295K5,735
7St. Clair County$284K34,770
8Tuscaloosa County$277K64,924
9Elmore County$273K31,075
10Cullman County$266K33,356
11Autauga County$265K21,575
12Tallapoosa County$242K20,808
13Cherokee County$241K12,256
14Blount County$226K20,478
15Randolph County$224K11,121
16Morgan County$224K41,464
17Marshall County$220K35,271
18Coffee County$211K20,258
19Winston County$211K11,400
20Chilton County$206K16,552
21Cleburne County$206K5,369
22Lauderdale County$203K34,858
23Jackson County$203K22,039
24Hale County$202K5,664
63Sumter County$125K5,001

67 counties in Alabama are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Sumter County, most valuable first

About the Sumter County market

How many homes are there in Sumter County, AL?

Sumter County, AL contains 5,001 residential properties, with a median of 1,344 square feet, built around 1977. The median TopHap Estimate is $125K.

How does Sumter County, AL compare to the rest of Alabama?

By median home value, Sumter County, AL is the 63rd most expensive of 67 counties in Alabama. Its typical home is worth more than 22% of all homes in Alabama. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sumter County, AL?

65% of homes in Sumter County, AL are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Sumter County, AL hold?

48% of mortgaged homes in Sumter County, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 8.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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