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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. We put together this resource guide for Irmo, South Carolina.

About Irmo, South Carolina

Irmo, SC, is an award-winning town that is one of the most sought-after places to live in South Carolina. In 2018, it was among Money Magazine's 'Safest Cities' in South Carolina. Irmo was also ranked as the 12th 'most affordable place to live' in the United States 2007. Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, is around ten miles away.

Today, it has more than 13,000 residents and belongs to Lexington and Richland counties. This bustling suburb of Columbia has grown in population by 11% since 2000 and continues to attract new residents for its Southern charm and high quality of life.

What to do in Irmo, SC.

Irmo, SC, offers plenty of family fun, with many outdoor activities and parks. Here are a few hot spots that locals enjoy.

• Irmo Town Park: This is a small community park. It has a beautiful Gazebo among lush gardens, a popular place to hold weddings and other special occasions. Irmo Town Park is also home to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
• Community Park of Irmo: This park is more significant than Irmo Town Park and is a favorite place to walk dogs and enjoy the open air. There are also playgrounds for the kids. Every year, the famous Okra Strut Festival is held at this park. Also, within the Community Park of Irmo, locals enjoy the Palmetto Health Amphitheater, picnic areas, walking trails, and other convenient amenities, along with playgrounds and restrooms that are close by.
• Frankie's Fun Park: This high-energy park near Columbia has indoor and outdoor environments for all-year fun. Whether it's rain, shine, winter, or summer, you can count on Frankie's Fun Park to give you a good time.

Working in Irmo, SC.

Irmo's estimated median household income is $62,262, which has grown from $55,847 in 2000. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, 0.3% lower than the U.S. average of 3.9%. Though the recent job growth has decreased by 0.2%, the average commute time is 25.9 minutes, lower than the average commute time of 26.4 minutes.

There are many careers to find in Irmo. 14.9% of jobs are in health care and social assistance, 11% in educational services, 11% in retail, 9% in food services and accommodation, 8% in finance and insurance, 7% in manufacturing, 7% in construction,6% public administration, 5% administrative support, and 5% in professional and technical services.

Irmo, SC. Neighborhoods

Irmo, SC, is a small town with many excellent neighborhoods for people in all stages of life. These communities are especially suited for young families and active people.

• Spring Hill: This is the largest neighborhood in Irmo that encompasses the northwestern segment of the town. The median real estate price is $274,389, while the average rental price is $1,553. This quiet suburban area primarily consists of medium-sized to large single-family homes.
• Town Center: If you like to be in the center of the action, then living in the center of town may be for you. The median real estate price here is $222,070, while the rent averages $1,255. If you need to move to Irmo quickly, take advantage of this area's 11.0% vacancy rate.
• Chipwood Court & State Hwy S: If you want to be close to Lake Murray, this is where you want to hang your hat. The median home price is $159,036, lower than most of the town. There are mainly single-family homes and small apartment buildings in this neighborhood.

Irmo, SC School District

The town has private and public schools serving preschool and school-age children. The public schools mainly have average or above-average ratings on greatschools.com. Governed by the Lexington-Richland School District, Irmo public schools spend around $17,361 per student, higher than the national average of $12,383. The teacher-to-student ratio is about 13.5 students per teacher.

There are 79 colleges within the 100-mile radius of the town. The college nearest to Irmo is Columbia International University, which is just a 7.2-mile drive from Irmo Center. The University of South Carolina Columbia is the area's most famous university. There are also many community colleges near Irmo to choose from that offer in-person and online instruction.

Moving to Irmo, SC. Resource Guide

If you plan to move to Irmo, you must connect your home with vital utilities like electricity, water, and the local government.

• Trash and recycling: Irmo has contracted Tyler's Sanitation to serve the town to provide sanitation and recycling services.
• Water: Richland County Utilities provides water to all the town's residents.
• Electric: Mid Carolina Electric Co-Op keeps Irmo residents connected with vital electric utilities.
• Internet and phone: Irmo residents get telephone and internet services from a list of providers, including Spectrum, AT&T Internet, AT&T Fiber, Viasat, and more.
• Government: Irmo is governed by the Town of Irmo Council, composed of five members including the mayor. This Council works hard at setting policy and enacting local laws, regulations, and rules to promote social stability and economic growth. The Council is also in charge of operating town services.

Irmo, SC. Housing

The median home price in Irmo is $137,824, which is good news for individuals looking for starter homes. 63.9% of homes fall within the price bracket of $116,001 - $233,000. In March 2019, Irmo's cost of living index was 86.9 compared to the U.S. average of 100.