Living in Abingdon, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abingdon · Census data 2020–2024
Abingdon has 3,443 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $61,653 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $99,600, the median rent is $732/month.
Abingdon at a glance
- Population
- 3,443
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,653State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $99,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $732/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Abingdon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Abingdon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abingdon the median home value is $99,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $935 a month in housing costs.
Abingdon median household income
The median household income in Abingdon is $61,653 and the income per person is $33,046. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Abingdon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,691
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.27
Abingdon demographics
- Population
- 3,443
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,499
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abingdon ›
Education in Abingdon
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Abingdon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abingdon
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Abingdon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
| Cameron | 280 | $92,167 | $111,300 | — |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| London Mills | 328 | $53,125 | $64,400 | $1,107 |
| Avon | 694 | $50,000 | $62,200 | $875 |
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | — |
| Maquon | 161 | $63,125 | $72,500 | $617 |
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What is the median household income in Abingdon, IL?
The median household income in Abingdon is $61,653, 26% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Abingdon?
The median home value in Abingdon is $99,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Abingdon?
The median gross rent in Abingdon is $732 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Abingdon, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Abingdon?
The median age in Abingdon is 38.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Abingdon?
The average commute to work in Abingdon is 35 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abingdon?
The unemployment rate in Abingdon is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abingdon?
16.7% of adults in Abingdon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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