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Richland County, South Carolina

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Richland County, South Carolina, home to 422,117 residents. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

The average median household income across Richland County municipalities is $72,079 and the average home value is $266,667. Each town page covers government meetings (31 in the last 30 days), local news (77 recent articles), building permits, property tax rates, school district performance, crime statistics, and Census demographics.

Part of CSA212,850
6Municipalities
422,117Residents
77Articles
31Meetings (30d)
9Upcoming Events
$72,079Avg. Median Income
$266,667Avg. Home Value

Rankings

Top cities and towns in Richland County. Click any ranking to see the top 10 preview.

Most Affordable Homes
Eastover · Richland
78.7 / 100
Affordability Score
#1 of 6
Fastest Growing Cities
Blythewood · Richland
+7.9%
Population Change
#1 of 6
Safest Cities
Irmo · Richland
17.9
Crimes per 1,000
#1 of 3
Lowest Property Taxes
Irmo · Richland
0.62%
Effective Tax Rate
#1 of 6
Best Schools
Irmo · Richland
61.0 / 100
School Score
#1 of 4
Strongest Municipal Finances
Irmo · Richland
37.7 / 100
Fiscal Health Score
#1 of 6
Highest Income Cities
Arcadia Lakes · Richland
$103,250
Median Household Income
#1 of 6
Lowest Cost of Renting
Eastover · Richland
72.1
Cost Index
#1 of 6
Lowest Cost of Owning
Eastover · Richland
64.4
Cost Index
#1 of 6

Recent News

77
Missing Eastover man found dead in pool at county park, deputies say
NewsJun 3

Missing Eastover man found dead in pool at county park, deputies say

Missing Eastover man found dead in pool at county park, deputies say WLTX

EastoverRead article ↗
$1 million bond set for man charged with DUI in Columbia, SC police say
NewsJun 2

$1 million bond set for man charged with DUI in Columbia, SC police say

$1 million bond set for man charged with DUI in Columbia, SC police say The State

ColumbiaRead article ↗
Proposed government change in Irmo could go before voters this fall
NewsJun 2

Proposed government change in Irmo could go before voters this fall

Proposed government change in Irmo could go before voters this fall WLTX

IrmoRead article ↗
May 29Irmo neighborhood hit with a ‘wave of water.’ Residents question the source.IrmoNews↗May 29Forest Acres shooting that ultimately left two dead now considered a likely murder-suicide, police sayForest AcresNews↗May 29Columbia sixth grader recognized as South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the YearColumbiaNews↗

Meetings

31
Jun 9City CouncilIrmoJun 9City CouncilColumbiaAgendaJun 9Okra StrutIrmoJun 11City CouncilIrmoJun 11Plan CommissionColumbiaVideoJun 15Board of Zoning AppealsIrmoJun 16Town CouncilIrmoJun 16City CouncilColumbia

Upcoming Events

9
JUN10

Senior Bingo

9:00 AM
View source
Columbia
JUN11

AARP – Café Voyage: Taste of Carolina

10:00 AM
View source
Columbia
JUN11

Planning Commission (PC) Meeting

3:00 PM

Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is May 11, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the PC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more. \n

View source
Columbia

Municipalities

6
Municipality▲Population▲▼Median Income▲▼Home Value▲▼
Arcadia Lakes901$103,250$351,000
Blythewood5,731$94,167$384,600
Columbia139,643$55,529$264,300
Eastover485$20,735$117,400
Forest Acres10,530$78,306$279,300
Irmo11,813$80,489$203,400

Arcadia Lakes

Population

901

Income

$103,250

Home Value

$351,000

Blythewood

Population

5,731

Income

$94,167

Home Value

$384,600

Columbia

Population

139,643

Income

$55,529

Home Value

$264,300

Eastover

Population

485

Income

$20,735

Home Value

$117,400

Forest Acres

Population

10,530

Income

$78,306

Home Value

$279,300

Irmo

Population

11,813

Income

$80,489

Home Value

$203,400

South Carolina Rankings

Most Affordable HomesMost Affordable RentFastest Growing CitiesBest DemographicsHighest Paying JobsMost Remote-Friendly CitiesBest EnvironmentSafest CitiesLowest Property TaxesBest SchoolsStrongest Municipal FinancesHighest Income CitiesLowest Cost of RentingLowest Cost of Owning

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cities are in Richland County, South Carolina?
Richland County, South Carolina has 6 municipalities with a combined population of 422,117.
What is the population of Richland County, South Carolina?
Richland County has a total population of 422,117 across 6 municipalities. The average median household income is $72,079. The average home value is $266,667.
What is the average property tax rate in Richland County?
Property tax rates vary by municipality and overlapping taxing districts. Visit any city page to see the full breakdown by school district, park district, library, and other taxing bodies.

Nearby Counties in South Carolina

Kershaw County3 cities · 68,314 pop.Calhoun County2 cities · 14,182 pop.Fairfield County3 cities · 20,550 pop.Sumter County3 cities · 104,725 pop.Lexington County13 cities · 304,887 pop.Lee County2 cities · 16,166 pop.
May 29
What Exactly Caused That Loud Boom in South Carolina?
Columbia
News
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May 29Boom shakes South Carolina, rattling Columbia & raising questions about the causeColumbiaNews↗