Living in Irwin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
Irwin has 1,322 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $69,231 (11% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $190,500, the median rent is $858/month.
Irwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 1,322
- Median age
- 47.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,231State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $190,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Irwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Irwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irwin the median home value is $190,500, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
Irwin median household income
The median household income in Irwin is $69,231 and the income per person is $37,981. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 588
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.35
Irwin demographics
- Population
- 1,322
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 562
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwin ›
Education in Irwin
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | 1,322 | $69,231 | $190,500 | $858 |
| Barkeyville | 217 | $51,875 | $113,500 | $1,021 |
| Clintonville | 511 | $47,083 | $99,900 | $627 |
| Clinton | 817 | $65,313 | $98,500 | $819 |
| Wolf Creek | 750 | $67,011 | $245,100 | $1,143 |
| Worth | 733 | $81,042 | $193,600 | $833 |
| Marion | 1,033 | $74,514 | $189,600 | $781 |
| Mineral | 472 | $65,000 | $148,900 | — |
| Harrisville | 901 | $71,442 | $162,000 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Irwin, PA?
The median household income in Irwin is $69,231, 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $190,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Irwin?
The median gross rent in Irwin is $858 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Irwin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Irwin?
The median age in Irwin is 47.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Irwin?
The average commute to work in Irwin is 31 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwin?
The unemployment rate in Irwin is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irwin?
19.9% 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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