Living in Fort Irwin

Fort Irwin is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Fort Irwin had a population of 9,573 at the end of 2020. The unemployment rate was 12.3% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 725 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Fort Irwin?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Fort Irwin.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Fort Irwin yet.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median monthly rent	1,568 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)⁹Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Fort Irwin?

The median gross salary is about 2,947 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)⁸

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Fort Irwin?

The unemployment rate is about 12.3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)²

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Fort Irwin is 12.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary	2,947 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)⁸Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate	12.3 %country median 4.5%	31 Dec 2024	Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)²Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Fort Irwin. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Fort Irwin. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Fort Irwin's nearest major airport was 139 km away.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	139 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	SBD	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Fort Irwin. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Fort Irwin.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 7.6°C in January to 31°C in July. Fort Irwin's monthly precipitation totalled 22.4 mm in January and 11.9 mm in July.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 24.51 · Feb 27.55 · Mar 31.85 · Apr 36.68 · May 42.31 · Jun 45.35 · Jul 45.59 · Aug 45.21 · Sep 44.03 · Oct 36.93 · Nov 29.4 · Dec 22.13 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -5.44 · Feb -4.71 · Mar -3.31 · Apr -0.73 · May 3.72 · Jun 7.54 · Jul 14.38 · Aug 12.83 · Sep 7.11 · Oct 0.67 · Nov -4.17 · Dec -5.63 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan 7.59 · Feb 9.11 · Mar 12.85 · Apr 16.26 · May 21.42 · Jun 27.24 · Jul 31 · Aug 29.82 · Sep 26 · Oct 18.99 · Nov 12.25 · Dec 6.89 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by month	Jan 22.35 · Feb 29.72 · Mar 14.99 · Apr 3.05 · May 2.03 · Jun 0.762 · Jul 11.94 · Aug 5.84 · Sep 4.06 · Oct 10.16 · Nov 11.68 · Dec 15.49 mm	31 Dec 1991	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information⁴Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities

Malibu9,574 residents Micco9,574 residents Harrodsburg9,576 residents Fallon9,570 residents East Liverpool9,569 residents Wesley Chapel9,566 residents

Population and city profile

Fort Irwin's total area was 18 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 466.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Fort Irwin?

The published population was 9,573 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)¹

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
City area	18.04 km²	31 Dec 2025	U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)⁶Official
Foreign-resident share	8.61 %	31 Dec 2024	Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)²Official
Foreign residents	725 people	31 Dec 2024	Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)²Official
Population density	466.7 people/km²	31 Dec 2024	Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)²Official
Population	9,573 people	31 Dec 2020	California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)¹Official

Is Fort Irwin a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker29%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 18–40%

Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%

Student43%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 31–55%

Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%

Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 27–55%

Foreign residents725 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)

Population9,573 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)

Median monthly rent1,568 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)

Median gross salary2,947 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)

Unemployment rate12.3 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)

City area18.04 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fort Irwin when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Fort Irwin?

The published population was 9,573 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

What is the typical salary in Fort Irwin?

The median gross salary is about 2,947 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Fort Irwin?

The unemployment rate is about 12.3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Fort Irwin?

725 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Fort Irwin a good place to live?

Fort Irwin may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Fort Irwin, United States: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/fort-irwin/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  title = {Fort Irwin, United States: rent, salary, jobs, climate},
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California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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