Sumter, SC vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 30.1). Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $48,900). Sumter leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sumter, SC | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#885) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 42,766 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,039 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $48,900 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 30.1 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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