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Irmo
  • Suburb of Columbia, SC
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Suburb
Columbia

Irmo

#1 in Best Places to Buy a House in Columbia Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Irmo is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 11,581. Irmo is in Richland County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Irmo offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Irmo there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Irmo and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Irmo are highly rated.
    About Irmo...
    Population
    11,581
    Suburb of
    Columbia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $154,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,303
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      248
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      550.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,209
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      229.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Irmo

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,380
    National
    $69,021
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