Hilmar-Irwin, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,317 Population 1,607/sq mi density
$76,492 Median Income $36,796 per capita
$420,600 Home Value $408,027 Zillow
$1,701 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$76,492 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$420,600 home value, $1,701/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hilmar-Irwin, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,492
2% above
$36,796 per capita
Home Value
$420,600
49% above
Zillow: $408,027
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
46% above
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Hilmar-Irwin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hilmar-Irwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
149%
Rent
146%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hilmar-Irwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hilmar-Irwin residents earn a median household income of $76,492 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,796. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hilmar-Irwin is $420,600 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,027. Median rent is $1,701/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

9.8% of adults in Hilmar-Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hilmar-Irwin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population6,317
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,607/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born19.7%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$76,492
Per Capita$36,796
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$420,600
Rent$1,701
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$408,027
Housing Units2,011
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation95 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Hilmar-Irwin was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
19.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.