Housing by town in Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter County, Georgia has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $857 (±$58) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $736 in 2015–2019 (+16.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
De Soto has the highest median gross rent ($917) and Plains the lowest ($750).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $857 (±$58)
- Households that rent
- 43.4%
- Median household income
- $42,653
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Sumter County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | $834 | 63.7% | $39,176 | $107,500 | $1,380 |
| Andersonville | $875 | 50.6% | $29,107 | — | $629 |
| De Soto | $917 | 25.5% | $30,972 | $62,900 | — |
| Leslie | $838 | 26.0% | $55,598 | $88,300 | $994 |
| Plains | $750 | 21.6% | $38,294 | $254,900 | $1,686 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,200 | $26,950 | $43,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,800 | $49,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,650 | $55,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,500 | $61,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
| 7 people | $47,750 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 8 people | $50,850 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
How the places in Sumter County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Sumter County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 777 | 664 | 2,366 | 28,065 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 292 | 1,033 | 732 | 2,590 | 28,261 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 158 | 558 | 567 | 2,001 | 28,331 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sumter County recorded 158 violent and 567 property crimes, 558 and 2,001 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Sumter County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americus Police Department | 15,632 | 141 | 480 |
| Sumter County Sheriff's Office | 12,363 | 17 | 87 |
| Plains Police Department | 515 | — | — |
| Leslie Police Department | 336 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Sumter County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31709 | 15,529 | $893 | $139,800 | $41,531 | 54.6% |
| 31719 | 8,533 | $766 | $81,600 | $42,905 | 39.4% |
| 31764 | 1,827 | $578 | $211,500 | $86,573 | 11.9% |
| 31780 | 1,767 | $750 | $158,600 | $39,290 | 15.5% |
| 31711 | 871 | $633 | $155,200 | $57,031 | 24.1% |
| 31735 | 543 | $1,250 | $223,100 | $60,000 | 28.1% |
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Questions about Sumter County
What is the crime rate in Sumter County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sumter County recorded 558 violent and 2,001 property crimes per 100,000 residents (158 violent and 567 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sumter County has the highest rent?
De Soto has the highest median gross rent, $917 (±$319) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sumter County has the lowest rent?
Plains has the lowest median gross rent, $750 (±$620) a month.
What is the median rent in Sumter County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Sumter County is $857 (±$58) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sumter County, GA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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