Cost of Living in Hilmar-Irwin, CA
Population 6,317 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Hilmar-Irwin a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $421,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.8% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Geographically, Hilmar-Irwin sits roughly 20 miles southeast of Modesto. Housing prices track closely with Modesto's $416,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hilmar-Irwin
The median home value in Hilmar-Irwin is $420,600 — 38% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,701/month, 29% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,492/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 75.8°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Hilmar-Irwin has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.
Hilmar-Irwin has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 90 | 96 | 94 | 90 | 79 | 65 | 56 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 38 | 34 |
| Precip" | 2.40 | 2.02 | 1.75 | 0.73 | 0.38 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.57 | 0.87 | 1.47 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hilmar-Irwin, CA?
Hilmar-Irwin has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.
What is average rent in Hilmar-Irwin, CA?
The median gross rent in Hilmar-Irwin is $1,701 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hilmar-Irwin?
The median home value in Hilmar-Irwin is $420,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Hilmar-Irwin?
The median household income in Hilmar-Irwin is $76,492 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hilmar-Irwin, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hilmar-Irwin is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Hilmar-Irwin, CA affordable?
Hilmar-Irwin is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Hilmar-Irwin?
Hilmar-Irwin has average high temperatures of 75.8°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 10.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hilmar-Irwin at a Glance
- Population
- 6,317
- Median Income
- $76,492
- Home Value
- $420,600
- Median Rent
- $1,701/mo
- Unemployment
- 9.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 75.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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