Living in Irwin, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
Irwin has 236 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $67,500 (13% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $433,300.
Irwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 57.8State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $433,300State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 98.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 59 min
Is Irwin a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Idaho median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 59 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Irwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irwin the median home value is $433,300, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,396 a month in housing costs.
Irwin median household income
The median household income in Irwin is $67,500 and the income per person is $37,819. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 98.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.6%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.90
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Irwin has many vacation and second homes.
Irwin demographics
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwin ›
Education in Irwin
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 59 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | 236 | $67,500 | $433,300 | — |
| Victor | 3,067 | $77,267 | $617,300 | $1,405 |
| Wilson | 1,113 | $142,367 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Alpine Northeast | 355 | $158,720 | $936,600 | — |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | $621,600 | $1,313 |
| Moose Wilson Road | 1,535 | $137,500 | $2,000,001 | $2,094 |
| South Park | 2,093 | $116,449 | $1,842,200 | — |
| Driggs | 2,925 | $95,392 | $525,100 | $1,169 |
| Rafter J Ranch | 1,293 | $160,705 | $1,267,900 | $2,939 |
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What is the median household income in Irwin, ID?
The median household income in Irwin is $67,500, 13% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irwin?
The median home value in Irwin is $433,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Irwin, ID a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Idaho median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 59 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Irwin?
The median age in Irwin is 57.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Irwin?
The average commute to work in Irwin is 59 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwin?
The unemployment rate in Irwin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irwin?
26.9% of adults in Irwin 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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