What are the schools like in Irwindale, CA?

Irwindale is served primarily by Baldwin Park Unified. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.3:1.

What is the median household income in Irwindale?

The median household income in Irwindale, CA is $101,181 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Irwindale, CA?

Irwindale has an average high temperature of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches.

Irwindale, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Irwindale, CA affordable or expensive?

Irwindale's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Irwindale is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $602,900 and the median rent is $1,600 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Irwindale, CA?

Irwindale has a violent crime rate of 2333.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 21075.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Irwindale, CA a Good Place to Live?

Irwindale is a small town of 1,343 in California, with a median household income of $101,181 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Irwindale's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Irwindale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Irwindale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Irwindale's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Irwindale costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Irwindale, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$602,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,181	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Irwindale's violent crime rate is 2333.8 per 100,000 residents — 514% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

2333.8 /100k

Property Crime

21075.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Irwindale is served primarily by Baldwin Park Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Irwindale, CA	National Avg
School District	Baldwin Park Unified	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Irwindale sees average highs of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Irwindale, CA
Average High — January	68.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	22.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Irwindale, CA	National Avg
Population	1,343	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	54.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Monrovia Island, CA 2 mi Baldwin Park, CA 2 mi Vincent, CA 2 mi Mayflower Village, CA 3 mi Bradbury, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Irwindale

Irwindale, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91706

Irwindale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irwindale, CA affordable or expensive?

Irwindale's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Irwindale roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $602,900 and median rent is $1,600/month.

What is the crime rate in Irwindale, CA?

Irwindale's violent crime rate is 2333.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 21075.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Irwindale?

Public schools in Irwindale are operated by Baldwin Park Unified. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Irwindale, CA a good place to live?

Irwindale, CA has a population of 1,343, a median household income of $101,181, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Irwindale?

Irwindale averages 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Irwindale?

Irwindale, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91706.

What is the population of Irwindale?

The population of Irwindale, California is 1,343 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Irwindale?

Key numbers for living in Irwindale: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $602,900, median household income $101,181, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Irwindale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.