Living in Irwindale, CA

Explore Irwindale and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,377 Population Los Angeles County County City Place Type California State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Irwindale at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,377
Median Household Income$114,167
Median Home Value$709,400
Median Gross Rent$1,931
Median Age34.0
Average Household Size3.3
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home9.5%
Homeownership77.9%
Housing Vacancy1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Irwindale is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Irwindale Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Irwindale and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.9 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Irwindale

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$709,400
Median Gross Rent$1,931
Homeownership77.9%
Housing Vacancy1.2%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability8.2/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Irwindale, CA

Median Household Income$114,167
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home9.5%
Employment6.6/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength9.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Irwindale and how households are structured

Population1,377
Median Age34.0
Average Household Size3.3

Irwindale is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Irwindale

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Irwindale point to hot summers, mild winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High85.5°F
Average Winter Low46.1°F
Annual Rainfall22.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Irwindale

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Irwindale is located in Los Angeles County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Los Angeles County.

County Intelligence

Irwindale & Los Angeles County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Irwindale is located in Los Angeles County, California.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Irwindale.

Current NarrowTheList data for Irwindale shows a population of about 1,377. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Los Angeles County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Irwindale.

For someone considering a move to Irwindale, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Baldwin Park, CA 2.1 miles away Bradbury, CA 2.9 miles away Azusa, CA 3.5 miles away Duarte, CA 3.5 miles away Monrovia, CA 3.8 miles away Arcadia, CA 4.4 miles away El Monte, CA 4.5 miles away Covina, CA 4.9 miles away West Covina, CA 4.9 miles away Temple City, CA 5.4 miles away La Puente, CA 5.5 miles away Industry, CA 6.1 miles away