Living in North Irwin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Irwin · Census data 2020–2024
North Irwin has 799 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $49,063 (37% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $140,800, the median rent is $844/month.
North Irwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Irwin at a glance
- Population
- 799
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $49,063State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $844/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Irwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Irwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Irwin the median home value is $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
North Irwin median household income
The median household income in North Irwin is $49,063 and the income per person is $35,207. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Irwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 414
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.03
North Irwin demographics
- Population
- 799
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Irwin ›
Education in North Irwin
21.2% of adults 25 and older in North Irwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Irwin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
North Irwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Irwin | 799 | $49,063 | $140,800 | $844 |
| Irwin | 3,831 | $59,963 | $195,500 | $1,002 |
| North Huntingdon | 31,826 | $101,200 | $232,400 | $1,062 |
| Manor | 3,538 | $138,583 | $273,500 | — |
| Adamsburg | 118 | $76,250 | $185,000 | — |
| Level Green | 4,409 | $101,602 | $276,300 | — |
| Penn | 679 | $74,706 | $102,700 | $900 |
| Trafford | 3,216 | $65,839 | $147,300 | $1,022 |
| White Oak | 7,468 | $59,452 | $162,200 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in North Irwin, PA?
The median household income in North Irwin is $49,063, 37% 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 North Irwin?
The median home value in North Irwin is $140,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Irwin?
The median gross rent in North Irwin is $844 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is North Irwin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in North Irwin?
The median age in North Irwin is 37.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Irwin?
The average commute to work in North Irwin is 30 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Irwin?
The unemployment rate in North Irwin is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Irwin?
21.2% of adults in North 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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