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Irwin, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County
Irwin, SC
At a Glance
How Irwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Irwin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Irwin residents earn a median household income of $53,795 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,830. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irwin is $169,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,540. Median rent is $889/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Irwin reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,077/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irwin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.