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Irwin

Pop. 3,831·96th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Irwin rents are up 17.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,498/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.9%
Month-over-Month
+14.0%
vs US Median
-$467
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Irwin · $1,498
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,498/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$59,963/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Irwin's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,976/yr
At $1,498/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.9% YoY, +14.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Irwin, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,831
Median income
$59,963
Median age
38.1
Renters
56.9%
Age distribution
19.7%
26.5%
24.7%
13.4%
15.6%
Under 1819.7%
18–3426.5%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.4%
65+15.6%
Gender
38.1%
61.9%
Male38.1%
Female61.9%
Race & ethnicity
90.8%
White90.8%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
30.7%
29.6%
35.8%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
43.1%
56.9%
Owner43.1%
Renter56.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Irwin, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,477 → $59,963
up 10.1%
Population
3,894 → 3,831
down 1.6%
Renter share
48.2% → 56.9%
+8.7 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 35.8%
-0.9 pts
Median age
45.3 → 38.1
-7.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $59,963 today, compared with $54,477 five years earlier. Census counts show Irwin, PA losing about 63 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 48.2% to 56.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

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By apartment size

Irwin rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Irwin. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Irwin, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Irwin is $1,498/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($59,963/yr), Irwin ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Irwin an affordable city for renters?

Irwin is considered moderate for renters. At $1,498/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($59,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Irwin slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Irwin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,498/mo in Irwin. The local median household income is $59,963/yr, meaning the typical Irwin household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Irwin?

Rent in Irwin has increased 17.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Irwin rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Irwin is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #96 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,498/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Irwin?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Irwin ($1,498/mo): McKeesport ($1,031/mo), Jeannette ($1,157/mo), Monroeville ($1,312/mo).

What percentage of Irwin residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.9% of Irwin households are renters, while 43.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Irwin has a strong rental market.

How does Irwin rent compare to the national average?

Irwin's median rent of $1,498/mo is $467 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #96 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,498/mo, rent takes ~30% of Irwin's median household income ($59,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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