Living in Irmo, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irmo · Census data 2020–2024
Irmo has 11,813 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $80,489 (16% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $203,400, the median rent is $1,477/month.
Irmo at a glance
- Population
- 11,813
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $80,489State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $203,400State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,477/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Irmo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Irmo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irmo the median home value is $203,400, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
Irmo median household income
The median household income in Irmo is $80,489 and the income per person is $40,333. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Irmo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,876
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.54
Irmo demographics
- Population
- 11,813
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 4,632
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irmo ›
Education in Irmo
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Irmo have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irmo
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Irmo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irmo | 11,813 | $80,489 | $203,400 | $1,477 |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 7,023 | $119,107 | $422,100 | $1,944 |
| Seven Oaks | 15,921 | $62,955 | $208,400 | $1,246 |
| St. Andrews | 19,868 | $46,511 | $161,300 | $1,088 |
| Lexington | 24,585 | $87,126 | $297,700 | $1,545 |
| Oak Grove | 12,256 | $74,554 | $210,300 | $1,045 |
| Chapin | 1,394 | $79,922 | $221,000 | $1,570 |
| West Columbia | 17,963 | $56,912 | $201,700 | $1,201 |
| Springdale | 2,742 | $77,722 | $221,700 | $1,291 |
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What is the median household income in Irmo, SC?
The median household income in Irmo is $80,489, 16% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irmo?
The median home value in Irmo is $203,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Irmo?
The median gross rent in Irmo is $1,477 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Irmo, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Irmo?
The median age in Irmo is 40.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Irmo?
The average commute to work in Irmo is 24 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irmo?
The unemployment rate in Irmo is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irmo?
39.2% of adults in Irmo 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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