Why Live in Wedgefield
Wedgefield, located on the far west outskirts of Sumter County, South Carolina, is a rural neighborhood uniquely positioned in the High Hills of Santee region. This area features a mix of rolling sandhills, grassy marshlands, and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The neighborhood is approximately ten miles from the local restaurants and shops on Main Street and less than ten miles from the hiking trails at Poinsett State Park. Homes in Wedgefield range from early 2000s ranch-style manufactured homes with neutral vinyl siding to recently developed New Traditional-style houses in subdivisions like Middleton. These newer homes are situated on half- to one-acre lots. Poinsett State Park, known as the “Mountains of the Midlands,” offers over 1,000 acres of rugged foothills, swampy marshlands, and sandhills, with several dirt hiking trails and the 1.4-mile Coquina Trail around Old Levi Mill Lake. Batten’s, a local general store and diner, has been a community staple for over 60 years, providing fishing gear, hunting supplies, and home-cooked country dishes. For groceries, residents have access to a nearby Dollar General and a Food Lion about 7 miles north. Wedgefield is zoned for the Sumter School District, with Manchester Elementary, Furman Middle, and Lakewood High Schools serving the area. Major roads like South Carolina Highway 763 and Highway 261 provide connectivity to Sumter’s hospital, Shaw Air Force Base, and Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which is about 45 miles away. The neighborhood is adjacent to the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, where the sound of military practice is a common occurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wedgefield a good place to live?
Wedgefield is a good place to live. Wedgefield is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wedgefield has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $54,718 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 10.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Wedgefield are home owners, with 24.3% of residents renting and 75.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wedgefield can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wedgefield neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wedgefield?
The median home price in Wedgefield is $495,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,570 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $110K a year to afford the median home price in Wedgefield. The average household income in Wedgefield is $55K.
What are the best public schools in Wedgefield?
The best public schools that serve Wedgefield are:
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Are home prices dropping in Wedgefield?
Yes, home prices in Wedgefield are down 72% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Wedgefield, SC
On average, homes in Wedgefield, Sumter sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wedgefield, Sumter over the last 12 months is $465,000, down 72% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$465,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-72%