Living in Irwinton, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwinton · Census data 2020–2024

Irwinton has 534 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $35,250 (54% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $91,900, the median rent is $778/month.

Irwinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Irwinton at a glance

Population
534
Median age
51.1State: 37.6
Median household income
$35,250State: $77,353
Median home value
$91,900State: $303,300
Median rent
$778/moState: $1,393
Homeowners
77.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
Average commute
26 min

Is Irwinton a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.

Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.7%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Irwinton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irwinton the median home value is $91,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Irwinton$91,900
Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Irwinton$778
Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Irwinton median household income

The median household income in Irwinton is $35,250 and the income per person is $24,751. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).

Median household income

Irwinton$35,250
Georgia$77,353
United States$80,734

Housing in Irwinton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
309
Owner-occupied
77.3%
Renter-occupied
22.7%
Vacant
12.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
1.88

Irwinton demographics

Population
534
Median age
51.1
Under 18
11%
65 and older
18.7%
Households
269
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
7.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White32.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black60.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwinton ›

Education in Irwinton

17.2% of adults 25 and older in Irwinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Irwinton17.2%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Irwinton

Unemployment rate
6.7%State: 5.1%
Average commute
26 minState: 28 min
Work from home
0.4%
Drive alone
78%
Public transit
1.2%
Walk to work
8.1%
Homes with broadband
62.5%

Irwinton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Irwinton534$35,250$91,900$778
McIntyre633$47,361$68,000$868
Toomsboro467$64,375$66,500$944
Ivey964$40,250$71,500$771
Gordon2,485$47,243$86,800$646
Oconee315$59,135$87,500—
Jeffersonville1,008$46,442$114,600$680
Danville111$43,750$120,800—
Allentown341$46,538——

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Living in Irwinton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Irwinton, GA?

The median household income in Irwinton is $35,250, 54% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Irwinton?

The median home value in Irwinton is $91,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.

How much is rent in Irwinton?

The median gross rent in Irwinton is $778 per month, about 28% of household income.

Is Irwinton, GA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.7%.

What is the median age in Irwinton?

The median age in Irwinton is 51.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).

How long is the commute in Irwinton?

The average commute to work in Irwinton is 26 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Irwinton?

The unemployment rate in Irwinton is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Irwinton?

17.2% of adults in Irwinton 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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