Irvington, NJ town hall & government
Irvington spent $348.2 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $5,806 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Irvington's government.
Who runs Irvington
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Irvington's money goes
Irvington runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other New Jersey towns.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 60%
- Property taxes 27%
- Fees & charges 5%
- From the federal government 5%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for Irvington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Irvington Township School District
Irvington's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Irvington, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 9%
- State 82%
- Federal 9%
Of the $25,227 per pupil, $13,720 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Irvington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Irvington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Irvington's government
Who represents Irvington
Irvington is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative LaMonica McIver. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.