Living in Irwin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
Irwin has 78 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $102,750 (23% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $160,900, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Irwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $102,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $160,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Irwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Irwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irwin the median home value is $160,900, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Irwin median household income
The median household income in Irwin is $102,750 and the income per person is $44,979. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.52
Irwin demographics
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 31
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwin ›
Education in Irwin
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | 78 | $102,750 | $160,900 | $1,125 |
| Chebanse | 920 | $65,278 | $161,500 | $1,027 |
| Limestone | 1,419 | $103,906 | $212,200 | $1,182 |
| Herscher | 1,246 | $91,667 | $197,600 | $925 |
| Sammons Point | 223 | $62,250 | $168,800 | — |
| Kankakee | 23,996 | $47,514 | $104,900 | $1,023 |
| Bonfield | 473 | $91,250 | $195,100 | — |
| Clifton | 1,385 | $92,344 | $205,400 | $844 |
| Aroma Park | 655 | $78,500 | $157,200 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Irwin, IL?
The median household income in Irwin is $102,750, 23% higher 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 Irwin?
The median home value in Irwin is $160,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Irwin?
The median gross rent in Irwin is $1,125 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Irwin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Irwin?
The median age in Irwin is 38.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Irwin?
The average commute to work in Irwin is 27 minutes; 16.3% 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?
30.2% 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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