Living in Argyle, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Argyle · Census data 2020–2024
Argyle has 324 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $139,632 (67% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $277,400.
Argyle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Argyle at a glance
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $139,632State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $277,400State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Argyle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Argyle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Argyle the median home value is $277,400, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,849 a month in housing costs.
Argyle median household income
The median household income in Argyle is $139,632 and the income per person is $69,510. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Argyle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.30
Argyle demographics
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.7%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Argyle ›
Education in Argyle
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Argyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 28.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Argyle
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Argyle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
| Timberlane | 1,278 | $147,308 | $351,000 | — |
| Machesney Park | 22,630 | $75,489 | $173,700 | $1,102 |
| Poplar Grove | 3,923 | $120,278 | $270,700 | $1,395 |
| Roscoe | 10,706 | $93,036 | $227,800 | $1,437 |
| Belvidere | 24,752 | $64,528 | $158,900 | $991 |
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What is the median household income in Argyle, IL?
The median household income in Argyle is $139,632, 67% 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 Argyle?
The median home value in Argyle is $277,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Argyle, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Argyle?
The median age in Argyle is 61.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Argyle?
The average commute to work in Argyle is 23 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Argyle?
The unemployment rate in Argyle is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Argyle?
41.9% of adults in Argyle 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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