Is Sumter, SC 29150 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sumter housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Sumter, SC 29150 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 158 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $304,868. Overall, Sumter is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sumter County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Sumter ranks #71 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wedgefield 29168 (0% sold over asking) or Pinewood 29125 (0% sold over asking), while Rembert 29128 (20% sold over asking) and Sumter 29154 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.