The Town FilesLake Murray of Richland, South Carolina
Community in Richland County · population 8,110 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $422,100
- Household income
- $119,107
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 46.5
Lake Murray of Richland is a community of 8,110 people in Richland County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $422,100, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 98% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 96% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 93% of South Carolina towns.
How Lake Murray of Richland ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Murray of Richland is worth $422,100, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $119,107, which is more affordable than 49% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,944 a month. 82.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Murray of Richland | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $422,100 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,944 | $937 |
| Median household income | $119,107 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 82.7% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lake Murray of Richland
| People | Lake Murray of Richland | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 37.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.5% | 87.8% |
Weather in Lake Murray of Richland
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Murray of Richland since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 15, 2008 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 7, 1985.
Severe weather in Richland County since 1996
Richland County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Richland County
Richland County had 227,771 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,784 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Lake Murray of Richland itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Lake Murray of Richland
- Irmo, SC4.2 mi · 11,569 people · home $203,400
- Seven Oaks, SC8.8 mi · 14,652 people · home $208,400
- Lexington, SC9.2 mi · 23,568 people · home $297,700
- St. Andrews, SC10.3 mi · 20,675 people · home $161,300
- Oak Grove, SC11.5 mi · 12,899 people · home $210,300
- West Columbia, SC13.1 mi · 17,416 people · home $201,700
- Red Bank, SC13.3 mi · 10,924 people · home $189,000
- Springdale, SC14.2 mi · 2,744 people · home $221,700
Lake Murray of Richland questions
Is Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Murray of Richland scores better for retirees than 93% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 60%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in Lake Murray of Richland?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Murray of Richland is valued at $422,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,107, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,944 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Murray of Richland?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Lake Murray of Richland get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Murray of Richland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 15, 2008. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)