At a Glance
Median Income
$61,454
$23,567 per capita
Home Value
$186,700
Zillow: $224,918
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
460/100K
3,854/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Irondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irondale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irondale residents earn a median household income of $61,454 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,567. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irondale is $186,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,918. Median rent is $1,478/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Irondale reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,854/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Irondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irondale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,722
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density2,760/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,454
Per Capita$23,567
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,700
Rent$1,478
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$224,918
Housing Units3,032
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property3,854/100K
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation865 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute38 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Irondale was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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