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Sumter County, AL home prices

Sumter County, AL: the typical home is worth $99,822 as of 2026-05, down -13.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $81/sq ft. Rent…

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Sumter County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-13.4%Falling
Valuation-28%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market27 daysSeller's market

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2000: $77,792 → 2026: $99,822 (1.3×)

Typical value$99,8222026-05
1-year-13.4%
5-year-6.2%
10-year+28.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population11k2024
Median income$37,0212023 · 2.7× income
New homes/yr52024
Price / sq ft$81listings
Days on market272026-06
Active listings172026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $99,822, homes in Sumter County sit 45% below the Alabama median ($182,858) and 57% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #66 of 67 Alabama counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-13.4% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here sell fast — a median 27 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~28% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Greene County, AL ($134,979) · Kemper County, MS ($140,494) · Lauderdale County, MS ($131,294) · Marengo County, AL ($135,193) · Hale County, AL ($176,951) · Noxubee County, MS ($104,156)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Sumter County, AL?
The typical home in Sumter County is worth $99,822 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Sumter County rising or falling?
Prices are down -13.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Sumter County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $37,021, Sumter County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Sumter County?
Homes here take a median of 27 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$77,792
2017$76,360
2018$78,194
2019$81,720
2020$85,175
2021$102,516
2022$117,799
2023$112,464
2024$119,923
2025$123,573
2026$97,803