Living in Irvington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irvington · Census data 2020–2024
Irvington has 774 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $80,219 (4% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,700, the median rent is $826/month.
Irvington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irvington at a glance
- Population
- 774
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,219State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $826/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Irvington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Irvington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irvington the median home value is $91,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,044 a month in housing costs.
Irvington median household income
The median household income in Irvington is $80,219 and the income per person is $37,619. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Irvington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 335
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.35
Irvington demographics
- Population
- 774
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 329
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irvington ›
Education in Irvington
16% of adults 25 and older in Irvington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irvington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Irvington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 774 | $80,219 | $91,700 | $826 |
| Wamac | 804 | $36,500 | $20,100 | $787 |
| Richview | 208 | $71,250 | $90,800 | — |
| Hoyleton | 523 | $71,094 | $100,000 | $1,063 |
| Centralia | 11,856 | $47,807 | $89,600 | $765 |
| Ashley | 412 | $49,559 | $82,500 | $729 |
| Central City | 1,081 | $44,896 | $47,600 | $840 |
| Hoffman | 607 | $66,667 | $106,700 | $675 |
| Junction City | 638 | $56,364 | $83,500 | $878 |
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What is the median household income in Irvington, IL?
The median household income in Irvington is $80,219, 4% 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 Irvington?
The median home value in Irvington is $91,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Irvington?
The median gross rent in Irvington is $826 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Irvington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Irvington?
The median age in Irvington is 33.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Irvington?
The average commute to work in Irvington is 26 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvington?
The unemployment rate in Irvington is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irvington?
16% of adults in Irvington 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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