Living in Irondale, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irondale · Census data 2020–2024
Irondale has 9,185 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $55,030 (29% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $204,500, the median rent is $1,741/month.
Irondale at a glance
- Population
- 9,185
- Median age
- 33.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $55,030State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $204,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,741/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Irondale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Irondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irondale the median home value is $204,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,741 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Irondale median household income
The median household income in Irondale is $55,030 and the income per person is $23,306. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Irondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,372
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.03
Irondale demographics
- Population
- 9,185
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.5%
- Households
- 3,028
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irondale ›
Education in Irondale
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Irondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irondale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Irondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Bonanza | 3,279 | $60,260 | $204,200 | $1,559 |
| Jonesboro | 6,143 | $50,843 | $188,300 | $1,068 |
| Lovejoy | 11,508 | $71,612 | $265,100 | $1,481 |
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
| Fayetteville | 19,719 | $82,188 | $368,200 | $1,720 |
| Morrow | 6,364 | $73,693 | $224,700 | $1,515 |
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | $283,700 | $1,712 |
| Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | $276,700 | $1,494 |
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What is the median household income in Irondale, GA?
The median household income in Irondale is $55,030, 29% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irondale?
The median home value in Irondale is $204,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Irondale?
The median gross rent in Irondale is $1,741 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Irondale, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Irondale?
The median age in Irondale is 33.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Irondale?
The average commute to work in Irondale is 40 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irondale?
The unemployment rate in Irondale is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irondale?
24.4% of adults in Irondale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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