Apartments for rent in Iva, SC

Iva, South Carolina is a small town with slightly more than 1,000 residents. Children under 5 make up a higher percentage of the population here (10%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while young adults are less well-represented. The majority of Iva residents own their homes, and 22% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $614/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Carolina. Each month, renters in Iva will save around $293 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average, Iva has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (23%). Further, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Iva: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 22% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Iva workers take home an average annual income of around $54K, less than the state average. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 31 minutes, the commute time for Iva residents is slower than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (34%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.