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Irwin, IL

Illinois · Kankakee County · Metropolitan Area

Irwin is a small town in Illinois with a population of 60. Residents earn $87,083 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
60 Population 1,200/sq mi density
$87,083 Median Income $42,092 per capita
$144,600 Home Value
$1,125 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,083
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $144,600
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population60
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans43.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,083
Per Capita$42,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$8,529M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units26
Rent Burden17.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation657 ft (200 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries8

Is Irwin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Irwin receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Irwin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Irwin is $87,083, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Irwin is $144,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Irwin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Irwin has a population of 60 with a density of 1,200 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%).

Population

60
Total Population
1,200
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Irwin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Irwin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Irwin is $87,083, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Irwin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,083
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,092
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$67,985

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,200
County GDP$8,529M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare312
Retail343
Manufacturing104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,321
81% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone62.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Irwin is $144,600, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,600
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%
Housing Units26
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,321
81% above US avg
Effective Rate4.37%
Irwin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall20.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,200/sq mi
Coordinates41.0531°N, 87.9839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKankakee County County
County FIPS17091
Irwin is located in Kankakee County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.8-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,200/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi
CountyKankakee County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities312
Restaurants248
Retail Stores343

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone62.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

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