Living in Arthur, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arthur · Census data 2020–2024
Arthur has 2,083 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $54,907 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $151,300, the median rent is $892/month.
Arthur at a glance
- Population
- 2,083
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,907State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $151,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Arthur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arthur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arthur the median home value is $151,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,180 a month in housing costs.
Arthur median household income
The median household income in Arthur is $54,907 and the income per person is $34,073. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Arthur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,106
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.97
Arthur demographics
- Population
- 2,083
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 1,034
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arthur ›
Education in Arthur
20% of adults 25 and older in Arthur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arthur
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Arthur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | 2,083 | $54,907 | $151,300 | $892 |
| Atwood | 1,144 | $62,383 | $128,200 | $856 |
| Lovington | 1,045 | $55,556 | $87,400 | $788 |
| Hammond | 617 | $77,019 | $102,500 | $817 |
| Arcola | 2,892 | $89,827 | $124,100 | $803 |
| Humboldt | 329 | $59,063 | $81,500 | $877 |
| Sullivan | 4,348 | $63,229 | $102,500 | $831 |
| Allenville | 126 | $69,250 | $95,000 | $1,125 |
| Tuscola | 4,808 | $78,179 | $154,300 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Arthur, IL?
The median household income in Arthur is $54,907, 34% 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 Arthur?
The median home value in Arthur is $151,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Arthur?
The median gross rent in Arthur is $892 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Arthur, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Arthur?
The median age in Arthur is 43.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Arthur?
The average commute to work in Arthur is 15 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arthur?
The unemployment rate in Arthur is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arthur?
20% of adults in Arthur 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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