Sumter, SC vs Watauga, 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
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 30.1). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $48,900). Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sumter, SC | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#885) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 42,766 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,039 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $48,900 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 30.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+5.1 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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