Living in Irwin, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
Irwin has 352 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $40,417 (46% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $72,900, the median rent is $705/month.
Irwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 48.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $40,417State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $72,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Irwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
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 $72,900, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,050 a month in housing costs.
Irwin median household income
The median household income in Irwin is $40,417 and the income per person is $30,494. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.03
Irwin demographics
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwin ›
Education in Irwin
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | 352 | $40,417 | $72,900 | $705 |
| Manilla | 630 | $65,156 | $88,300 | $675 |
| Defiance | 251 | $53,542 | $101,600 | $770 |
| Westphalia | 117 | $77,083 | $97,400 | — |
| Earling | 478 | $43,750 | $125,000 | $815 |
| Manning | 1,533 | $72,831 | $120,500 | $719 |
| Harlan | 4,891 | $57,488 | $152,500 | $783 |
| Kimballton | 319 | $55,417 | $107,100 | $1,069 |
| Panama | 245 | $63,125 | $142,200 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Irwin, IA?
The median household income in Irwin is $40,417, 46% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $72,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Irwin?
The median gross rent in Irwin is $705 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Irwin, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Irwin?
The median age in Irwin is 48.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Irwin?
The average commute to work in Irwin is 18 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwin?
The unemployment rate in Irwin is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irwin?
24.6% 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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