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Irving, IL


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Irving, Illinois

Irving, Illinois, in Montgomery county, is 43 miles S of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 61 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is home to some 2,484 residents.

The People and Families of Irving

In Irving, about 9% of adults are married.

Approximately 46% of Irving is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

The people of Irving are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irving had a median family income of $30,313. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Irving.

Irving Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Irving was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. In Irving you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Irving, 89% of commuters drive to work. People in the village expect to drive a lot. The village does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Irving strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyIrving Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyIrving Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyIrving Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Irving, IL

Comparing Irving to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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