Living in Armington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Armington · Census data 2020–2024
Armington has 343 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $62,083 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $93,300, the median rent is $1,656/month.
Armington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Armington at a glance
- Population
- 343
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,083State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $93,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,656/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Armington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Armington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Armington the median home value is $93,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,656 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,101 a month in housing costs.
Armington median household income
The median household income in Armington is $62,083 and the income per person is $21,582. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Armington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 138
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 3.04
Armington demographics
- Population
- 343
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Armington ›
Education in Armington
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Armington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Armington
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Armington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armington | 343 | $62,083 | $93,300 | $1,656 |
| Minier | 1,102 | $88,542 | $148,400 | $833 |
| Atlanta | 1,580 | $80,972 | $134,400 | $894 |
| McLean | 708 | $87,321 | $140,400 | $1,400 |
| Stanford | 514 | $84,821 | $115,300 | $1,292 |
| Hopedale | 753 | $54,375 | $144,700 | $897 |
| Hartsburg | 415 | $73,529 | $84,300 | $1,065 |
| Emden | 387 | $69,167 | $113,400 | $889 |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | $95,300 | $670 |
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What is the median household income in Armington, IL?
The median household income in Armington is $62,083, 26% 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 Armington?
The median home value in Armington is $93,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Armington?
The median gross rent in Armington is $1,656 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Armington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Armington?
The median age in Armington is 36.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Armington?
The average commute to work in Armington is 26 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Armington?
The unemployment rate in Armington is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Armington?
16.3% of adults in Armington 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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