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A small suburb across from Shaw Air Force Base
Cherryvale is a small suburb directly across from Sumter County’s largest employer - Shaw Air Force Base. About 20,000 people, including active-duty military members and their families, live on Shaw, but Connie Morse says many still choose to live off base. A local Realtor with RE/MAX Summit, Morse has over 25 years of experience selling homes in Sumter. “Cherryvale is so close, it’s basically a part of the base,” she says. “You’re going to hear the military anywhere you go in Sumter, but you’re definitely going to hear it more in the Cherryvale area.” Though military jets practice overhead occasionally, Morse says, “Most people never complain; that’s the sound of freedom to us.”
Cherryvale is a small suburb near Shaw Air Force Base, which has a workforce of 20,000 people.
New traditional-style homes feature a contemporary design and come with two-car garages.
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Ranch-style homes from the 1960s to 2020s
Most of the homes in Cherryvale were built between the 1960s and ‘80s. These ranch-style houses sit within walking distance of the community center and Cherryvale Elementary School. Many manufactured houses are packed in small mobile home communities where neighbors can easily chat from their front porch steps. Some manufactured homes sit next to brick-laid ranch-style houses on larger, individual lots. In the early 2000s, developers built the Hortonfield subdivision on the far west edge of Cherryvale. It has New Traditional Craftsman homes with wide front porches and two-story Colonial Revivals. These listings typically go for around $200,000 to $250,000, while the older ranch-style homes usually range from $50,000 to $150,000.
The majority of homes in Cherryvale are older ranch-style homes.
Cherryvale residents keep their homes updated and well-landscaped.
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Shaw Air Force Base is right across U.S. Route 378
U.S. Route 378 is a major four-lane highway separating Cherryvale from Shaw Air Force Base, its northern neighbor. The highway connects to Downtown Sumter in about 10 miles, where residents can find shops, restaurants and the local hospital. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport sits about 45 miles west of Cherryvale.
Cherryvale residents primarily use Route 378 for commuting in the area.
Shoppers in Cherryvale make the short drive to the Sumter Mall for stores and restaurants.
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Jeffrey Lampkin’s Country Boy Kitchen serves Southern classics
All the everyday essentials and more are within 5 miles of Cherryvale. Driving west, residents can pick up groceries from Food Lion or stop by Scooter’s Coffee before heading to work. Jeffrey Lampkin’s Country Boy Kitchen is a local favorite right across the highway. Doubling as a gas station, it serves Southern classics like shrimp and grits and banana pudding, but the hand-breaded honey-fried chicken is their signature dish. Dozens of shops and other restaurants – both local and national – line U.S. Route 521 just east of Cherryvale.
Lampkin's Country Boy Restaurant has a loyal customer base in Cherryvale.
Customers at Lampkin's Country Boy Restaurant enjoy the friendly atmosphere in Cherryvale.
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Free after-school programs at Cherryvale Community Center
Cherryvale Community Center is in the heart of the neighborhood. It hosts a free after-school program where kids can receive help with homework and play games on the indoor basketball court. Outside the center, there is a small playground, a large open field and a loop walking trail through the woods. While Lake Cherryvale prohibits swimming, local fishermen find it to be a great spot to catch largemouth bass.
The Cherryvale Community Center is a neighborhood gathering spot in Cherryvale.
Residents of Cherryvale can take advantage of the programs at the Cherryvale Community Center.
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Kids start at Cherryvale Elementary
Cherryvale is a part of the Sumter School District. Preschoolers can begin at Cherryvale Elementary, which earns a C-minus on Niche. Hillcrest Middle and Crestwood High each score a C-plus.
Crestwood High School is centrally located near residential neighborhoods.
The students at Cherryvale Elementary School receive support from both parents and teachers.
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Water contamination from the 1970s
Shaw Air Force Base used firefighting foam that contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during the 1970s. These ‘forever chemicals’ seeped into the surrounding environment and began impacting Cherryvale’s water supply in the 2010s. While a permanent solution is still in the works, since 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense has supplied each resident with eight 5-gallon jugs of water at the beginning of each month.
Cherryvale is an outer suburb of Sumter and features plenty of green space.
The demand for larger, traditional homes is increasing in popularity in Cherryvale.
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cherryvale
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cherryvale, Sumter sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cherryvale, Sumter over the last 12 months is $137,416, down 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,859
Median Age
35
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,684
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
5.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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