Living in Irvine, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irvine · Census data 2020–2024
Irvine has 2,723 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $42,805 (33% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $139,200, the median rent is $710/month.
Irvine at a glance
- Population
- 2,723
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $42,805State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $139,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $710/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Irvine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Irvine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irvine the median home value is $139,200, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Irvine median household income
The median household income in Irvine is $42,805 and the income per person is $24,189. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Irvine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,441
- Owner-occupied
- 44.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.8%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.29
Irvine demographics
- Population
- 2,723
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,184
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irvine ›
Education in Irvine
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Irvine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irvine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Irvine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 2,723 | $42,805 | $139,200 | $710 |
| Ravenna | 642 | $47,250 | $94,700 | $853 |
| Clay City | 1,204 | $23,816 | $63,500 | $666 |
| Stanton | 3,218 | $25,417 | $123,000 | $775 |
| Beattyville | 2,095 | $22,880 | $113,600 | $433 |
| Richmond | 37,111 | $50,870 | $214,900 | $917 |
| McKee | 888 | $20,571 | $112,800 | $340 |
| Berea | 15,786 | $59,495 | $199,900 | $835 |
| Jeffersonville | 1,651 | $56,250 | $140,900 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Irvine, KY?
The median household income in Irvine is $42,805, 33% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irvine?
The median home value in Irvine is $139,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Irvine?
The median gross rent in Irvine is $710 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Irvine, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Irvine?
The median age in Irvine is 38.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Irvine?
The average commute to work in Irvine is 28 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvine?
The unemployment rate in Irvine is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irvine?
23.1% of adults in Irvine 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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