What are the schools like in Irvington, VA?

School district data for Irvington is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Irvington?

The median household income in Irvington, VA is $118,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Irvington, VA?

Irvington has an average high temperature of 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Irvington, VA affordable or expensive?

Irvington's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Irvington is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $329,500 and the median rent is $821 per month.

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

Irvington has a violent crime rate of 207.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 631.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Irvington, VA a Good Place to Live?

Irvington is a small town of 519 in Virginia, with a median household income of $118,750 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Irvington stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 96.3

Irvington's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Irvington costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Irvington, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$329,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Irvington's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.5 /100k

Property Crime

631.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Irvington, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Irvington sees average highs of 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Irvington, VA
Average High — January	46.9°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.5"

Demographics

Metric	Irvington, VA	National Avg
Population	519	—
Median Age	58.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	11.2%	22.2%
65 and over	35.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weems, VA 2 mi White Stone, VA 2 mi Kilmarnock, VA 4 mi Lancaster, VA 7 mi Urbanna, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Irvington

Irvington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22480

Irvington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irvington, VA affordable or expensive?

Irvington's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Irvington roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $329,500 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in Irvington, VA?

Irvington's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 631.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Irvington?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Irvington, VA a good place to live?

Irvington, VA has a population of 519, a median household income of $118,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Irvington?

Irvington averages 46.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 8.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Irvington?

Irvington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22480.

What is the population of Irvington?

The population of Irvington, Virginia is 519 with a median age of 58.6. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $329,500, median household income $118,750, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.