Living in Irene, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irene · Census data 2020–2024
Irene has 456 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $66,563 (11% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $87,300, the median rent is $756/month.
Irene is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Irene at a glance
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 38.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $66,563State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $87,300State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Irene a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Irene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irene the median home value is $87,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Irene median household income
The median household income in Irene is $66,563 and the income per person is $32,055. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Irene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.08
Irene demographics
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 193
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irene ›
Education in Irene
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Irene have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irene
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Irene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene | 456 | $66,563 | $87,300 | $756 |
| Wakonda | 399 | $61,250 | $107,100 | $807 |
| Viborg | 958 | $51,944 | $156,700 | $711 |
| Volin | 139 | $112,557 | $115,600 | — |
| Centerville | 903 | $54,318 | $161,200 | $485 |
| Mission Hill | 200 | $71,250 | $104,200 | $775 |
| Gayville | 519 | $79,375 | $99,300 | $602 |
| Hurley | 394 | $73,750 | $111,200 | $775 |
| Yankton | 15,540 | $67,804 | $222,700 | $790 |
More for people moving to Irene
Irene ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Irene: FAQ
What is the median household income in Irene, SD?
The median household income in Irene is $66,563, 11% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irene?
The median home value in Irene is $87,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Irene?
The median gross rent in Irene is $756 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Irene, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Irene?
The median age in Irene is 38.2 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Irene?
The average commute to work in Irene is 35 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irene?
The unemployment rate in Irene is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irene?
16.2% of adults in Irene 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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