Living in Irwin, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
Irwin has 1,919 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $55,885 (19% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $176,900, the median rent is $818/month.
Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 32State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,885State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $176,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $818/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 95.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Irwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Irwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irwin the median home value is $176,900, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Irwin median household income
The median household income in Irwin is $55,885 and the income per person is $29,679. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 653
- Owner-occupied
- 95.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.94
Irwin demographics
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 653
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwin ›
Education in Irwin
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | 1,919 | $55,885 | $176,900 | $818 |
| Springdale | 2,198 | $41,398 | $114,700 | $943 |
| Lancaster | 8,921 | $46,311 | $239,100 | $868 |
| Fort Lawn | 1,388 | $60,288 | $185,300 | $1,355 |
| Elgin | 2,360 | $77,994 | $191,700 | $774 |
| Great Falls | 1,690 | $30,458 | $60,400 | $867 |
| Unity | 244 | $48,194 | $193,100 | — |
| Heath Springs | 955 | $52,569 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Catawba | 1,071 | $59,632 | $216,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Irwin, SC?
The median household income in Irwin is $55,885, 19% lower 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 Irwin?
The median home value in Irwin is $176,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Irwin?
The median gross rent in Irwin is $818 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Irwin, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Irwin?
The median age in Irwin is 32 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Irwin?
The average commute to work in Irwin is 20 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwin?
The unemployment rate in Irwin is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irwin?
12.4% of adults in Irwin 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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