At a Glance
Median Income
$60,747
$38,146 per capita
Home Value
$198,700
Zillow: $266,902
Median Rent
$954/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
87/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irwin residents earn a median household income of $60,747 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,146. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irwin is $198,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,902. Median rent is $954/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Irwin reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 87/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irwin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,862
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,598/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,747
Per Capita$38,146
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,700
Rent$954
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$266,902
Housing Units2,136
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property87/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Irwin was founded in 1853.
The median home in Irwin was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.