What are the schools like in Irvington, IL?

Irvington is served primarily by Irvington CCSD 11. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Irvington?

The median household income in Irvington, IL is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Irvington, IL?

Irvington has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Irvington, IL affordable or expensive?

Irvington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Irvington is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Irvington, IL?

Crime rate data for Irvington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Irvington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Irvington is a small town of 545 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Irvington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Irvington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Irvington 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: 90.7

Irvington's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Irvington costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Irvington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Irvington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Irvington is served primarily by Irvington CCSD 11. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Irvington, IL	National Avg
School District	Irvington CCSD 11	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Irvington sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Irvington, IL
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Irvington, IL	National Avg
Population	545	—
Median Age	53.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wamac, IL 4 mi Richview, IL 4 mi Hoyleton, IL 6 mi Centralia, IL 6 mi Walnut Hill, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Irvington

Irvington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62848

Irvington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irvington, IL affordable or expensive?

Irvington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Irvington roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Irvington, IL?

Crime data for Irvington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Irvington?

Public schools in Irvington are operated by Irvington CCSD 11. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Irvington, IL a good place to live?

Irvington, IL has a population of 545, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Irvington?

Irvington averages 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Irvington?

Irvington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62848.

What is the population of Irvington?

The population of Irvington, Illinois is 545 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Irvington?

Key numbers for living in Irvington: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $78,500, median household income $61,250, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Irvington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.