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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jack Long

Raising a family in Irmo -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,412 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you ge...

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Parker W.

Anyone else love living in Irmo?

Random thought, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $193,100, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor ar...

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Aria Morales

Is Irmo getting better or worse?

I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $85,137, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 11,799 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but yo...

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Dylan Gutierrez

Healthcare options in Irmo?

We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Irmo sits at 311.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

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Joshua Miller

Just moved to Irmo, any tips?

OK so It's a a small town city with about 11,799 people. Household incomes average around $85,137 in Irmo. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than ...

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Dylan Gutierrez

Considering Irmo vs Tucson -help me decide

Been living here since 2022. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Aria Morales

Is Irmo getting better or worse?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,412/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,412 for rent here. Household incomes average around $85,137 in Irmo. The median home value here is around $193,100, which is actually reasonable....

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Alexander Ortiz

How much do you pay for rent in Irmo?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good se...

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Parker W.

Housing market in Irmo right now

With a population of 11,799, Irmo is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Joshua Miller

Healthcare options in Irmo?

Rent is about $1,412/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Irmo?

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