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Irvington, IL

Illinois

Irvington is a small town in Illinois with a population of 610. Residents earn $67,917 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
610 Population 604/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $34,300 per capita
$87,100 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,917
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,100
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Irvington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population610
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$34,300
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,259M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units266
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking14.1%
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation545 ft (166 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.2%
Libraries2

Is Irvington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Irvington receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Irvington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Irvington is $67,917, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Irvington is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Irvington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Irvington has a population of 610 with a density of 604 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%), with 4.4% Hispanic, 7% Black.

Population

610
Total Population
604
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Irvington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Irvington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Irvington is $67,917, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Irvington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,917
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,300
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
IRS Avg AGI$82,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)401
County GDP$1,259M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare25
Retail58
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,962
42% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Irvington is $87,100, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,100
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.7%
Housing Units266
Median Year Built1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,962
42% above US avg
Effective Rate5.70%
In Irvington, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 24.5% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Irvington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits64.2%
Premature Death8,641/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access48.9%
Healthcare Facilities25
Irvington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall11.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates38.4384°N, 89.1603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17189
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin. 78.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 20.7%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density604/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.2%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants26
Retail Stores58

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

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