Living in Irvington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irvington · Census data 2020–2024
Irvington has 60,867 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $61,609 (41% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $335,600, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Irvington at a glance
- Population
- 60,867
- Median age
- 35.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $61,609State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $335,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Irvington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Irvington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irvington the median home value is $335,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,489 a month in housing costs.
Irvington median household income
The median household income in Irvington is $61,609 and the income per person is $31,171. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Irvington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,155
- Owner-occupied
- 29.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.4%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.57
Irvington demographics
- Population
- 60,867
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 23,542
- Foreign-born
- 35.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irvington ›
Education in Irvington
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Irvington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irvington
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 16.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Irvington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 60,867 | $61,609 | $335,600 | $1,386 |
| Hillside | 22,349 | $99,528 | $397,400 | $1,794 |
| Maplewood | 25,613 | $173,500 | $720,700 | $2,269 |
| Vauxhall | 6,157 | $111,421 | $360,000 | $1,830 |
| Union | 61,071 | $119,464 | $451,300 | $2,064 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
| East Orange | 70,090 | $60,830 | $365,900 | $1,441 |
| City of Orange | 34,281 | $52,847 | $365,500 | $1,550 |
| Newark | 310,178 | $52,060 | $373,700 | $1,392 |
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What is the median household income in Irvington, NJ?
The median household income in Irvington is $61,609, 41% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $335,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Irvington?
The median gross rent in Irvington is $1,386 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Irvington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Irvington?
The median age in Irvington is 35.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Irvington?
The average commute to work in Irvington is 35 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvington?
The unemployment rate in Irvington is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irvington?
21.1% 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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