At a Glance
Median Income
$66,964
$28,872 per capita
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
929/100K
3,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fort Irwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Irwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Irwin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Irwin residents earn a median household income of $66,964 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,872. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fort Irwin reports 929 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 145% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,345/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Fort Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Irwin has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,791
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density1,261/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,964
Per Capita$28,872
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,601
Ownership1.4%
Zillow$142,206
Housing Units3,074
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent929/100K
Property3,345/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.2%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,463 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute9 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries48
Did You Know?
Fort Irwin was founded in 1940.
The median home in Fort Irwin was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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