salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,080 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 159 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Irondale?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Irondale
| Size | Irondale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $750 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,758 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,862 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Irondale overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Irondale, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Irondale
Life in Irondale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Irondale?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $908 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $204,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Irondale, GA?
Renting in Irondale costs a median of about $2,327 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Irondale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,080 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Irondale cheap or expensive?
Irondale is rated Expensive: rent takes 47.0% of the typical household income of $59,350. It ranks 159th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Irondale?
The median homeowner in Irondale pays $1,899 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Irondale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Irondale?
The median home value in Irondale is $204,500, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
9,185 people live in Irondale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.