Living in Arenzville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arenzville · Census data 2020–2024
Arenzville has 342 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $80,750 (3% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $104,700, the median rent is $900/month.
Arenzville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arenzville at a glance
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $104,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Arenzville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arenzville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arenzville the median home value is $104,700, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
Arenzville median household income
The median household income in Arenzville is $80,750 and the income per person is $41,185. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Arenzville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.24
Arenzville demographics
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arenzville ›
Education in Arenzville
31% of adults 25 and older in Arenzville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arenzville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Arenzville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arenzville | 342 | $80,750 | $104,700 | $900 |
| Concord | 162 | $55,893 | $109,200 | — |
| Chapin | 668 | $72,269 | $89,400 | $1,075 |
| Beardstown | 6,169 | $60,587 | $82,100 | $762 |
| Virginia | 1,543 | $59,375 | $93,100 | $700 |
| Meredosia | 871 | $54,485 | $65,300 | $704 |
| Bluffs | 531 | $69,250 | $73,600 | $700 |
| Jacksonville | 18,014 | $65,432 | $128,200 | $711 |
| Exeter | 106 | $61,250 | $95,000 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Arenzville, IL?
The median household income in Arenzville is $80,750, 3% 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 Arenzville?
The median home value in Arenzville is $104,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Arenzville?
The median gross rent in Arenzville is $900 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Arenzville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Arenzville?
The median age in Arenzville is 35.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Arenzville?
The average commute to work in Arenzville is 27 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arenzville?
The unemployment rate in Arenzville is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arenzville?
31% of adults in Arenzville 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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