Living in Irwindale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwindale · Census data 2020–2024
Irwindale has 1,377 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $114,167 (15% higher than the California median), the median home value is $709,400, the median rent is $1,931/month.
Irwindale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irwindale at a glance
- Population
- 1,377
- Median age
- 34State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $114,167State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $709,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,931/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Irwindale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Irwindale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irwindale the median home value is $709,400, 113% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,931 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,174 a month in housing costs.
Irwindale median household income
The median household income in Irwindale is $114,167 and the income per person is $38,733. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Irwindale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 417
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.34
Irwindale demographics
- Population
- 1,377
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 412
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwindale ›
Education in Irwindale
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Irwindale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwindale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Irwindale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwindale | 1,377 | $114,167 | $709,400 | $1,931 |
| South Monrovia Island | 6,830 | $104,444 | $680,900 | $1,814 |
| Baldwin Park | 70,138 | $80,663 | $606,900 | $1,867 |
| Vincent | 15,340 | $100,443 | $634,700 | $2,064 |
| Mayflower Village | 4,950 | $105,242 | $889,200 | $2,243 |
| Bradbury | 788 | $171,696 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Azusa | 49,031 | $90,721 | $641,400 | $1,887 |
| Duarte | 22,184 | $105,483 | $779,400 | $2,105 |
| North El Monte | 4,086 | $99,447 | $863,400 | $2,366 |
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What is the median household income in Irwindale, CA?
The median household income in Irwindale is $114,167, 15% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irwindale?
The median home value in Irwindale is $709,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Irwindale?
The median gross rent in Irwindale is $1,931 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Irwindale, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Irwindale?
The median age in Irwindale is 34 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Irwindale?
The average commute to work in Irwindale is 27 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwindale?
The unemployment rate in Irwindale is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irwindale?
21.8% of adults in Irwindale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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