Living in Irwin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
Irwin has 3,831 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $59,963 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $195,500, the median rent is $1,002/month.
Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 3,831
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,963State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $195,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,002/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 43.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Irwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
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 $195,500, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,402 a month in housing costs.
Irwin median household income
The median household income in Irwin is $59,963 and the income per person is $40,639. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,970
- Owner-occupied
- 43.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.93
Irwin demographics
- Population
- 3,831
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,970
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irwin ›
Education in Irwin
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | 3,831 | $59,963 | $195,500 | $1,002 |
| North Irwin | 799 | $49,063 | $140,800 | $844 |
| North Huntingdon | 31,826 | $101,200 | $232,400 | $1,062 |
| Manor | 3,538 | $138,583 | $273,500 | — |
| Adamsburg | 118 | $76,250 | $185,000 | — |
| Penn | 679 | $74,706 | $102,700 | $900 |
| Herminie | 700 | $68,125 | $115,200 | $1,168 |
| Jeannette | 8,657 | $49,188 | $114,400 | $863 |
| Arona | 262 | $73,125 | $160,400 | $841 |
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What is the median household income in Irwin, PA?
The median household income in Irwin is $59,963, 23% 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 $195,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Irwin?
The median gross rent in Irwin is $1,002 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Irwin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Irwin?
The median age in Irwin is 38.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Irwin?
The average commute to work in Irwin is 27 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irwin?
The unemployment rate in Irwin is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irwin?
35.8% 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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