Living in Apple River, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apple River · Census data 2020–2024
Apple River has 290 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $44,028 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $87,100, the median rent is $880/month.
Apple River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Apple River at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,028State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $87,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Apple River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Apple River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apple River the median home value is $87,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Apple River median household income
The median household income in Apple River is $44,028 and the income per person is $26,669. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Apple River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 148
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.28
Apple River demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apple River ›
Education in Apple River
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Apple River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apple River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Apple River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple River | 290 | $44,028 | $87,100 | $880 |
| Warren | 1,396 | $75,813 | $102,200 | $741 |
| Apple Canyon Lake | 741 | $115,072 | $329,400 | — |
| Gratiot | 305 | $42,344 | $151,300 | $688 |
| Nora | 180 | $54,073 | $91,000 | $1,120 |
| Scales Mound | 463 | $69,141 | $155,600 | $831 |
| Shullsburg | 1,184 | $64,028 | $148,800 | $914 |
| Stockton | 1,873 | $46,934 | $93,700 | $791 |
| South Wayne | 441 | $75,139 | $130,600 | $788 |
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Apple River ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Apple River: FAQ
What is the median household income in Apple River, IL?
The median household income in Apple River is $44,028, 47% 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 Apple River?
The median home value in Apple River is $87,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Apple River?
The median gross rent in Apple River is $880 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is Apple River, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Apple River?
The median age in Apple River is 41.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Apple River?
The average commute to work in Apple River is 29 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple River?
The unemployment rate in Apple River is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apple River?
16.4% of adults in Apple River 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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