The City of Sumter has been working to revitalize its downtown district for the last 15 years, adding new restaurants and pedestrian infrastructure. In 2024, the city began expanding its revitalization efforts into South Sumter, and Wilder is just one of the neighborhood's reaping the benefits. On Manning Avenue, freshly paved sidewalks and designated bike lanes will soon make it easy for folks to stroll downtown or visit the new South Sumter Art Park. While this walkability is a plus, Wilder's central highways make it easy to get anywhere in the city.
The Wilder neighborhood is located 2 miles south of Downtown Sumter.
Younger residents will love the new playground at the South Sumter Art Park.
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Ranch-style homes from the 1950s and early 2000s
U.S. Highway 521 splits the residential sections in Wilder. Most homes sit on the community's east side along quiet, unlined streets. They typically date back to the mid-twentieth century and feature ranch-style architecture. Houses across the highway were mostly built in the early 2000s. They reflect a similar ranch style, with brick and vinyl facades and low-pitched roofs. Though Wilder has 225 homes, only three properties were sold in 2024. Two remodeled homes sold, for $100,000 and $179,000, and an empty, quarter-acre lot sold for $8,000. The most recent listings include a three-bedroom, 1,800 square foot home for $234,900 and a three-bedroom 1,645 square foot home for $175,000.
Large ranch homes are a popular option in Wilder.
You can also find newer ranch homes in the Wilder neighborhood.
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Wilder Elementary earns a C-plus rating
Wilder is zoned for the Sumter School District, which earns an overall C-plus on Niche. Wilder Elementary and Sumter High score a C-plus, while Bates Middle scores a C-minus. The high school is home to the Sumter Career and Technology Center, which offers 13 career programs ranging from cosmetology to welding.
Wilder Elementary School has early morning programs for working families.
Bates Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Everyday conveniences along U.S. Highway 15
While the shopping and dining options are limited, everyday conveniences are found on the east side of Wilder. Piggly Wiggly sits directly across from Dollar Tree at the U.S. Highways 521 and 15 intersection. Right down the road, Sumter's Bar-B-Que Hut has been a local favorite since 1999. The charming, red-roofed restaurant is best known for its fried cornbread sticks and pork-based hash. Another local business, Guignard Feed Store, "is where most folks buy their chicken feed and other farm supplies," says Talmadge Tobias, a longtime Sumter resident and Realtor with Re/Max Summit. More local shops and restaurants are 2 miles north in Downtown Sumter.
Wilder locals have easy access to groceries at the Piggly Wiggly.
Sumter’s Bar-B-Que Hut is a Wilder neighborhood hot spot.
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Prep for hunting season at Ricochet Range
Sumter's Green Swamp surrounds the west side of Wilder and flows down into Cane Savannah Creek. These wetlands are popular local fishing spots for largemouth bass and bluegills. Before hunting season begins in the fall, folks can practice shooting at the Ricochet Range. South Sumter Park sits just 1 mile north of Wilder. After a complete renovation in 2024, the park now features an accessible playground, pickleball courts and an upgraded splash pad.
Younger residents will love the new playground at South Sumter Park.
Ricochet range is the place to go dial in your firearms in Wilder.
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U.S. Highways 521 and 15 intersect in Wilder
Two of the busiest routes in Sumter intersect at the south end of Wilder. U.S. Highway 521 cuts directly through the neighborhood, and U.S. Highway 15 borders its west side. Both routes lead north to U.S. Highway 378, a busy throughway linking Sumter to South Carolina's capital city. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is only 50 miles from here. Sumter's only full-service medical center, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, sits about 3 miles north of Wilder in the downtown district.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
720
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,319
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,568
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.4%
College Graduates
14.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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