Sumter, SC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$193 Avg asking sale price
$10 Avg asking lease rate
30,807 SF Avg unit lease size
47,538 SF Avg building size for sale
7.63% Average cap rate

Sumter's Demographic Profile

Sumter has 17,499 households and a median income of $42,468, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 43,333
# Households 17,499
Median age 36
Median household income $42,468
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,334
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Sumter $251 6,279 SF 6.40%
Hartsville $115 7,456 SF 8.08%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Sumter $336 7,794 SF
Bishopville $253 6,317 SF
Manning $118 2,960 SF
Lugoff $1,481 5,455 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Columbia $374 14,527 SF 9.79%
Darlington $65 25,000 SF 9.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Sumter

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

4666-4678 Broad St

Sumter, SC 29154

  • 12,000 SF Retail Building
  • $350,000
For Sale

New 15-Year Prisma Health Urgent Care

Sumter, SC 29150

  • 4,300 SF Retail Building
  • 6.40% Cap Rate
  • $3,158,000
For Sale

Walgreens Absolute NNN Lease

Sumter, SC 29150

  • 13,788 SF Retail Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,360,667
For Sale

4 Wesmark Blvd

Sumter, SC 29150

  • 1.13 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $925,000
For Sale

1625-1645 Suber St

Sumter, SC 29154

  • 2.29 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $120,000
For Sale

2497 Broad St

Sumter, SC 29150

  • 4,894 SF Retail Building
  • 9.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,620,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Sumter pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Sumter $193 47,538 SF
Mayesville $33 6,600 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Sumter alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Sumter or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Sumter 43,333 17,499 36 $42,468 2 8,334 -1%
Mayesville 434 174 43 $29,843 3 34 -9%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Sumter, SC and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Sumter

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Is Sumter a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Sumter offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Sumter?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Sumter. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Sumter?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Sumter. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Sumter compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Sumter. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Sumter acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Sumter, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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