At a Glance
Median Income
$87,083
$42,092 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
Zillow: $198,049
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Irwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irwin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irwin residents earn a median household income of $87,083 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,092. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irwin is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,049. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
25.6% of adults in Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population60
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,083
Per Capita$42,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$198,049
Housing Units26
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation657 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Irwin was built in 1938.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.