Living in Irvington, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irvington · Census data 2020–2024
Irvington has 1,327 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $47,500 (25% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $116,700, the median rent is $594/month.
Irvington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irvington at a glance
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 49.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $116,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $594/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Irvington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Irvington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irvington the median home value is $116,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,097 a month in housing costs.
Irvington median household income
The median household income in Irvington is $47,500 and the income per person is $25,628. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Irvington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 668
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.20
Irvington demographics
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 602
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irvington ›
Education in Irvington
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Irvington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irvington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 88.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Irvington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 1,327 | $47,500 | $116,700 | $594 |
| Ekron | 130 | $42,500 | $110,200 | $743 |
| Brandenburg | 2,937 | $49,844 | $214,700 | $748 |
| Hardinsburg | 2,327 | $55,795 | $150,800 | $766 |
| Doe Valley | 1,776 | $109,135 | $333,300 | — |
| Muldraugh | 1,127 | $60,508 | $76,700 | $879 |
| Vine Grove | 6,830 | $72,560 | $235,400 | $1,334 |
| Fort Knox | 8,836 | $82,663 | — | $1,502 |
| Cloverport | 1,133 | $36,991 | $84,800 | $345 |
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What is the median household income in Irvington, KY?
The median household income in Irvington is $47,500, 25% 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 Irvington?
The median home value in Irvington is $116,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Irvington?
The median gross rent in Irvington is $594 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Irvington, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in Irvington?
The median age in Irvington is 49.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Irvington?
The average commute to work in Irvington is 32 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvington?
The unemployment rate in Irvington is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irvington?
4.4% 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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