NEIGHBORHOOD
Irving Park
Illinois · Chicago · 13,266 residents · 0.807 sq mi
The short version
Irving Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,590. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $547,986. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Irving Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,266
Population density
16,439 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,590
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,916
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.7%
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$547,986
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,414
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(5,272)
Black3.5%(461)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(5,657)
Asian11.3%(1,498)
Other2.8%(378)
Diversity Score80.7%(10,703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(5,272)
Black3.5%(461)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(5,657)
Asian11.3%(1,498)
Other2.8%(378)
Diversity Score80.7%(10,703)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
25.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 13,266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $94,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $547,986, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.
How educated are people in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 6.9% of people in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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