Irwindale, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,352 Population 153/sq mi density
$113,250 Median Income $38,924 per capita
$645,800 Home Value $771,625 Zillow
$2,083 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
2,334 Violent Crime/100K 21,216 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$113,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$645,800 home value, $2,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,334 violent crimes/100K (514% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Irwindale, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,250
51% above
$38,924 per capita
Home Value
$645,800
129% above
Zillow: $771,625
Median Rent
$2,083/mo
79% above
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,334/100K
514% above
21,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
14% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Irwindale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Irwindale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
151%
Home Value
229%
Rent
179%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
614%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irwindale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irwindale residents earn a median household income of $113,250 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,924. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Irwindale is $645,800 , 129% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $771,625. Median rent is $2,083/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Irwindale reports 2,334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 514% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 21,216/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Irwindale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irwindale has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population1,352
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,250
Per Capita$38,924
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

B
Home Value$645,800
Rent$2,083
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$771,625
Housing Units452
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent2,334/100K
Property21,216/100K

Health

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation440 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries258

Did You Know?

Irwindale was founded in 1860.
The median home in Irwindale was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
19.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.