Sumter, SC vs Texarkana, AR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Texarkana leads in crime level (22.5 vs 30.1). Sumter leads in median household income ($48,900 vs $45,233). Texarkana leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 19.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sumter, SC | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#885) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 42,766 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,039 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $48,900 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 30.1 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+51.1 |
C-
72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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C
75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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