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Irmo.
About
Life in Irmo
Irmo is a community of 11,799 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $80,489, median rent runs about $1,477 per month, and median home values are around $203,400. Unemployment is low at 4.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Irmo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+6.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Irmo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Irmo, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (40.4%), and 4.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Irmo
In Irmo, rent runs 25% above the SC average, and home values are 21% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,253
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $278,049 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for SC
Unemployment in Irmo
Unemployment in Richland County, which includes Irmo, is close to the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Irmo: Richland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Richland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Irmo is about 3% of Richland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Irmo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Irmo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Irmo, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Small hub663k passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Irmo runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
245.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,486.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Irmo Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Richland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Richland County, which includes Irmo, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $338,000 |
| 2024 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.1M |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,800 |
| 2022 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $183,170 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,040 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $44,190 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,920 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,900 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Richland County, county-wide
Irmo is about 3% of Richland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Richland County, which includes Irmo, is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Richland County, county-wide
Irmo is about 3% of Richland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Irmo has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 29°F | 3.93" |
| Feb | 58°F | 31°F | 3.45" |
| Mar | 65°F | 37°F | 3.98" |
| Apr | 74°F | 45°F | 2.91" |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 3.45" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.07" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.11" |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.80" |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 3.29" |
| Nov | 64°F | 36°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 56°F | 31°F | 4.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Irmo
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Irmo's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Columbia
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 8 mi away · West Columbia
Lexington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · West Columbia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Irmo
Irmo's student/teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Irmo (within 15 miles)
University of South Carolina-Columbia
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,820 students · in-state tuition $12,688 · 77% graduate · median earnings $69,024 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,536 students · in-state tuition $18,103 · 26% graduate · median earnings $36,562 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,343 students · in-state tuition $24,436 · 57% graduate · median earnings $46,266 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbia International University
7.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 716 students · in-state tuition $27,900 · 67% graduate · median earnings $44,657 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 576 students · in-state tuition $14,304 · 22% graduate · median earnings $32,754 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Congaree National Park, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Irmo
Irmo has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Congaree National Park (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Congaree National Park
National Park
33 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
72 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
72 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
79 mi awayCities Near Irmo
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Irmo FAQ
Is Irmo, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Irmo's median rent is $1,477/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,489/year. Median home value is $203,400.
Is Irmo, South Carolina safe?⌄
Irmo's violent crime rate was 245 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1487 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Irmo, South Carolina?⌄
Richland County, which includes Irmo, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Irmo, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Irmo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,477/month and median household income is $80,489/year. The median home value is $203,400. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Irmo, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Irmo is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from