Living in Irving, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irving · Census data 2020–2024
Irving has 355 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $70,625 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $43,100, the median rent is $533/month.
Irving is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irving at a glance
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,625State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $43,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $533/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Irving a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Irving
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irving the median home value is $43,100, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Irving median household income
The median household income in Irving is $70,625 and the income per person is $26,591. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Irving: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.84
Irving demographics
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 125
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irving ›
Education in Irving
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Irving have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irving
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Irving vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving | 355 | $70,625 | $43,100 | $533 |
| Hillsboro | 5,803 | $50,158 | $111,700 | $715 |
| Witt | 875 | $52,500 | $50,700 | $578 |
| Schram City | 578 | $51,250 | $94,300 | $743 |
| Butler | 194 | $51,927 | $83,200 | — |
| Taylor Springs | 633 | $45,000 | $67,400 | $772 |
| Coalton | 357 | $76,875 | $92,300 | $1,025 |
| Coffeen | 592 | $72,500 | $60,800 | $828 |
| Nokomis | 2,147 | $60,326 | $83,900 | $814 |
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What is the median household income in Irving, IL?
The median household income in Irving is $70,625, 15% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irving?
The median home value in Irving is $43,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Irving?
The median gross rent in Irving is $533 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Irving, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Irving?
The median age in Irving is 43.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Irving?
The average commute to work in Irving is 31 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irving?
The unemployment rate in Irving is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irving?
17.6% of adults in Irving 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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