Living in Arrowsmith, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arrowsmith · Census data 2020–2024
Arrowsmith has 320 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $88,594 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $103,500, the median rent is $975/month.
Arrowsmith is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arrowsmith at a glance
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,594State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $103,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arrowsmith a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arrowsmith
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arrowsmith the median home value is $103,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,108 a month in housing costs.
Arrowsmith median household income
The median household income in Arrowsmith is $88,594 and the income per person is $31,387. 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Arrowsmith: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.86
Arrowsmith demographics
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arrowsmith ›
Education in Arrowsmith
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Arrowsmith have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arrowsmith
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
Arrowsmith vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowsmith | 320 | $88,594 | $103,500 | $975 |
| Ellsworth | 179 | $77,750 | $121,000 | — |
| Saybrook | 744 | $52,721 | $98,100 | $923 |
| Cooksville | 200 | $68,125 | $115,300 | $955 |
| Colfax | 1,054 | $70,625 | $136,300 | $875 |
| Bellflower | 328 | $82,500 | $122,000 | $869 |
| Anchor | 206 | $72,250 | $98,100 | — |
| Le Roy | 3,236 | $81,875 | $167,600 | $830 |
| Gibson City | 3,434 | $42,955 | $153,800 | $943 |
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What is the median household income in Arrowsmith, IL?
The median household income in Arrowsmith is $88,594, 6% 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 Arrowsmith?
The median home value in Arrowsmith is $103,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Arrowsmith?
The median gross rent in Arrowsmith is $975 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Arrowsmith, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.6%.
What is the median age in Arrowsmith?
The median age in Arrowsmith is 36 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Arrowsmith?
The average commute to work in Arrowsmith is 28 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arrowsmith?
The unemployment rate in Arrowsmith is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arrowsmith?
26.2% of adults in Arrowsmith 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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