salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,840 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Carolina. It is number 50 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Irmo?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Irmo
| Size | Irmo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $713 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,685 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,913 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Irmo overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Irmo, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Irmo
Life in Irmo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Irmo?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $60 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $203,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Irmo, SC?
Renting in Irmo costs a median of about $1,471 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Irmo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,840 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Irmo cheap or expensive?
Irmo is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $86,807. It ranks 50th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Irmo?
The median homeowner in Irmo pays $1,253 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Irmo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Irmo?
The median home value in Irmo is $203,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,813 people live in Irmo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.