Living in Argenta, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Argenta · Census data 2020–2024
Argenta has 879 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $73,482 (12% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $1,286/month.
Argenta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Argenta at a glance
- Population
- 879
- Median age
- 42State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,482State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,286/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Argenta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Argenta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Argenta the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,286 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
Argenta median household income
The median household income in Argenta is $73,482 and the income per person is $41,449. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Argenta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 399
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.42
Argenta demographics
- Population
- 879
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 363
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Argenta ›
Education in Argenta
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Argenta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Argenta
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 93.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Argenta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argenta | 879 | $73,482 | $106,300 | $1,286 |
| Oreana | 1,037 | $89,000 | $137,300 | $907 |
| Cisco | 234 | $50,625 | $113,100 | $1,146 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,349 | $77,857 | $109,200 | $846 |
| Forsyth | 3,502 | $112,000 | $281,000 | $1,222 |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| Decatur | 69,815 | $51,592 | $99,600 | $845 |
| Long Creek | 1,392 | $78,519 | $167,500 | $850 |
More for people moving to Argenta
Argenta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Argenta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Argenta, IL?
The median household income in Argenta is $73,482, 12% 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 Argenta?
The median home value in Argenta is $106,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Argenta?
The median gross rent in Argenta is $1,286 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Argenta, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Argenta?
The median age in Argenta is 42 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Argenta?
The average commute to work in Argenta is 25 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Argenta?
The unemployment rate in Argenta is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Argenta?
16.1% of adults in Argenta 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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