The Town FilesIrvington, Illinois
Village in Washington County · population 581 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,700
- Household income
- $80,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 33.1
Irvington is a village of 581 people in Washington County, Illinois. The median home is worth $91,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Illinois towns, better for families than 74% of Illinois towns, quieter than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Irvington ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Irvington is worth $91,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.1 times the median household income of $80,219, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $826 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Irvington | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $826 | $960 |
| Median household income | $80,219 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Irvington
| People | Irvington | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 16.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Irvington
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Irvington since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 17, 2013 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 28, 2012.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 6,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,403 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Irvington itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Irvington
1 public school with 68 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Elem School | PK-8 | 68 | 11.3 |
Towns near Irvington
- Wamac, IL3.7 mi · 985 people · home $20,100
- Hoyleton, IL6.1 mi · 520 people · home $100,000
- Centralia, IL6.1 mi · 12,182 people · home $89,600
- Central City, IL7.8 mi · 1,098 people · home $47,600
- Junction City, IL9.6 mi · 527 people · home $83,500
- Woodlawn, IL10.2 mi · 617 people · home $132,700
- Sandoval, IL12.2 mi · 1,157 people · home $59,100
- Odin, IL13.5 mi · 935 people · home $102,600
Irvington questions
Is Irvington, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Irvington scores better for retirees than 70% of Illinois towns and quieter than 73%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Irvington?
The median owner-occupied home in Irvington is valued at $91,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,219, so homes cost about 1.1 times income. Median rent is $826 a month.
What is the weather like in Irvington?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6.5 inches of snow.
Does Irvington get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Irvington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)