How many renters in Irmo, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in Irmo, SC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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40.3% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Irmo, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.1% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 40.3% (±15.6 points)
Paying 35% or more: 37.1% (±15.2 points)
Median share of income: 28.6% (±2.0 points)

Rent as a share of income in Irmo

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	Irmo	Richland County	South Carolina	United States
Less than 15%	6.3% (±4.9 points)	10.6%	12.6%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	7.7% (±7.1 points)	9.2%	12.1%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	11.4% (±9.1 points)	10.2%	11.9%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	34.2% (±14.3 points)	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	3.2% (±3.7 points)	9.2%	9.3%	9.2%
35% or more	37.1% (±15.2 points)	49.4%	42.8%	41.9%

Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.

Irmo against Richland County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Irmo	Richland County	South Carolina	United States
Paying 30% or more	40.3% (±15.6 points)	58.6% (±2.6 points)	52.1% (±0.8 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	37.1% (±15.2 points)	49.4% (±2.3 points)	42.8% (±0.7 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	28.6% (±2.0 points)	34.7% (±1.3 points)	31.1% (±0.4 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$53,117 (±$22,958)	$40,012 (±$1,680)	$43,796 (±$694)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$1,477 (±$129)	$1,228 (±$21)	$1,180 (±$9)	$1,413

In Irmo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Richland County (58.6%).

It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Richland County, Irmo ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 267 of 375.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Irmo

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Irmo
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
Irmo	—	40.3% (±15.6 points)	—
Lake Murray of Richland	4.2 mi	41.4% (±25.5 points)	Not measurably different
Seven Oaks	5.0 mi	58.1% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
St. Andrews	6.3 mi	61.1% (±9.1 points)	Higher
Lexington	7.7 mi	46.9% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Oak Grove	8.6 mi	54.6% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Chapin	9.3 mi	69.8% (±29.6 points)	Not measurably different
West Columbia	9.5 mi	49.2% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Springdale	11 mi	39.9% (±23.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Andrews, SC (61.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Renters paying 30% or more of income across Richland County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
6	St. Andrews	61.1% (±9.1 points)
7	Columbia	60.0% (±3.8 points)
8	Capitol View	54.2% (±25.7 points)
9	Forest Acres	48.8% (±12.9 points)
10	Blythewood	47.6% (±46.6 points)
11	Lake Murray of Richland	41.4% (±25.5 points)
12	Irmo	40.3% (±15.6 points)
13	Gadsden	23.5% (±81.2 points)
14	Hopkins	17.6% (±38.4 points)

Showing 9 of 14 places in Richland County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Irmo

Are renters in Irmo rent-burdened?

40.3% of renting households in Irmo pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What share of income do renters in Irmo spend on rent?

The median renting household in Irmo, SC spends 28.6% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M

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