Lemira’s modest ranch-style homes sit side by side in quiet residential boroughs just south of the Columbia and Sumter Railroad, a largely industrial area on the east side of Sumter. Bordered by dozens of manufacturers and packing plants, Lemira “appeals to a lot of the people working over there,” says Talmadge Tobias. Former city planner and current Realtor with Re/Max Summit, Tobias is a lifelong Sumter resident with experience selling homes all over the city. Along with an easy commute, he says Lemira offers some of the most affordable homes in the area, with most listing under $170,000.
The Lemira neighborhood sits next to a large industrial area.
South Sumter is a proud community located near Shaw Air Force Base.
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Residential boroughs branch off Boulevard Road
Small residential boroughs branch off Boulevard Road throughout Lemira. Along the riddled streets, ranch-style houses from the 1950s sit next to manufactured homes from the early 2000s. They usually feature vinyl siding, brick foundations and small front porches. Most homes sit on at least half-acre lots, with some ranging up to a full acre. Only 10 properties sold from 2023 to 2024 in Lemira. From these sales, most listings ranged from about $100,000 to $170,000, but some investment properties went for as low as $28,000.
Older ranch style homes are among the most common in Lemira.
Newer manufactured homes are a popular choice in the Lemira neighborhood.
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Lemira Elementary gets a C-minus rating
Lemira Elementary is part of the Sumter County School District. It earns a C-minus on Niche. Chestnut Oaks Middle also scores a C-minus, and Sumter High gets a C-plus. The Sumter Career and Technology Center sits on the high school campus and serves about 360 students across the county. In 2024, the Southern Regional Education Board recognized Sumter High as a Gene Bottoms Pacesetter School.
Lemira Elementary School prepares students for middle school.
Chestnut Oaks Middle School prepares students for high school.
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Fish for bass in the Pocotaligo River
Turkey Creek forms the west border of Lemira and flows down into the Pocotaligo River, where folks can fish for largemouth bass or bluegills. Dingle Mill’s Battleground is just south of the neighborhood. The grounds now feature historical markers detailing Sumter’s important role in the Civil War. Eastwood Park has a tree-covered playground, a basketball court and plenty of open green space just north of Lemira.
The Battle of Dingle's Mill took place on April 9, 1865.
Younger residents love the playground at Eastwood Park.
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Boulevard Road runs straight through Wilder
Boulevard Road is the main route running through Lemira. It links to East Liberty Street and leads straight into Downtown Sumter. The city’s only full-service medical center, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, sits at the north end of Main Street. From here, it’s only 2 miles to U.S. Highway 378, which connects to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in about 50 miles.
Try South Carolina Hash at Ward's Bar-B-Q
Liberty Street is a sparse shopping and dining corridor just north of Lemira. It has a couple of traditional Southern-style restaurants, including Ward’s Bar-B-Q. This beloved little barbeque hut takes a unique approach to the state’s specialty dish, South Carolina hash. Instead of using mustard or beef, Ward’s makes a pork-based red hash that “everybody here raves about,” Tobias says. More local restaurants, breweries and the Piggly Wiggly are less than a mile away in Downtown Sumter.
Magnolia-Harmony residents can do their weekly grocery shopping at the Piggly Wiggly.
Ward’s Bar-B-Q in Lemira is a longstanding Sumter favorite.
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Crime
Lemira has a CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Lemira's overall scores is inflated by high scores for violent crime.
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Parks in this Area
Swan Lake Iris Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
South Sumter Park
Pickleball
Playground
Palmetto Park Playground
South Sumter Art Park
Basketball
Playground
Eastwood Park
Trails
Veterans Park
Battle of Dingle's Mill Historical Site
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lemira
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lemira, Sumter sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lemira, Sumter over the last 12 months is $103,659, down 4% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,388
Median Age
32
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$19,791
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,108
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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