At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$26,341 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $159,302
Median Rent
$667/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
287/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Irvington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irvington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irvington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irvington residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,341. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 551 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irvington is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,302. Median rent is $667/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Irvington reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 287/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in Irvington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irvington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,129
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,164/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,341
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$1,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$667
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$159,302
Housing Units646
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent216/100K
Property287/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation644 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Irvington was founded in 1888.
The median home in Irvington was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.