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Irmo, SC

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Population
12,204
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
356 ft
Median Home Value
$203,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,477/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,489
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Irmo

Located just northwest of Columbia, Irmo offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere with the convenience of the capital city right down the road. The town sits just minutes from the shores of Lake Murray, making it a favorite spot for anyone who loves boating, fishing, or spending sunny weekends on the water. With quiet residential neighborhoods and an easy commute, it has become one of the most appealing places to settle down in the Midlands.

US Navy 080927 N 2539L 100 Rear Adm. John Goodwin, commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic, rides in the Irmo Okra Strut parade during the 2008 Columbia Navy Week

Families are frequently drawn here by the highly regarded Lexington-Richland School District Five, but the strong sense of community is what makes people stay. Every fall, locals and visitors turn out for the Okra Strut, an annual festival that takes over the town with live music, local food, and a lively parade. Between the nearby lake, great parks, and welcoming neighbors, Irmo provides an easygoing lifestyle with plenty of charm.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+98.3rating

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