Living in Alvan (Alvin), Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alvan (Alvin) · Census data 2020–2024
Alvan (Alvin) has 230 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $88,750 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,600.
Alvan (Alvin) is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alvan (Alvin) at a glance
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 50.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,600State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Alvan (Alvin) a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alvan (Alvin)
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alvan (Alvin) the median home value is $91,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,021 a month in housing costs.
Alvan (Alvin) median household income
The median household income in Alvan (Alvin) is $88,750 and the income per person is $37,644. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Alvan (Alvin): homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.56
Alvan (Alvin) demographics
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alvan (Alvin) ›
Education in Alvan (Alvin)
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Alvan (Alvin) have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alvan (Alvin)
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Alvan (Alvin) vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvan (Alvin) | 230 | $88,750 | $91,600 | — |
| Bismarck | 507 | $79,583 | $114,500 | $856 |
| Henning | 236 | $79,500 | $86,000 | $1,107 |
| Rossville | 1,332 | $62,417 | $92,200 | $782 |
| State Line City | 103 | $73,750 | $86,400 | — |
| Potomac | 605 | $53,194 | $95,500 | $780 |
| Hoopeston | 5,034 | $60,861 | $78,100 | $882 |
| Danville | 28,595 | $45,957 | $79,000 | $846 |
| West Lebanon | 789 | $64,688 | $113,300 | $589 |
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What is the median household income in Alvan (Alvin), IL?
The median household income in Alvan (Alvin) is $88,750, 6% higher 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 Alvan (Alvin)?
The median home value in Alvan (Alvin) is $91,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Alvan (Alvin), IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Alvan (Alvin)?
The median age in Alvan (Alvin) is 50.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Alvan (Alvin)?
The average commute to work in Alvan (Alvin) is 23 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alvan (Alvin)?
The unemployment rate in Alvan (Alvin) is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alvan (Alvin)?
4.2% of adults in Alvan (Alvin) 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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