Living in Ashmore, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashmore · Census data 2020–2024
Ashmore has 721 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $56,615 (32% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,700, the median rent is $841/month.
Ashmore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ashmore at a glance
- Population
- 721
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,615State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $841/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ashmore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Ashmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashmore the median home value is $91,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $949 a month in housing costs.
Ashmore median household income
The median household income in Ashmore is $56,615 and the income per person is $28,839. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ashmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.32
Ashmore demographics
- Population
- 721
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 311
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashmore ›
Education in Ashmore
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Ashmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashmore
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Ashmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore | 721 | $56,615 | $91,700 | $841 |
| Kansas | 884 | $69,231 | $70,800 | $725 |
| Westfield | 415 | $63,819 | $85,600 | $625 |
| Oakland | 862 | $50,848 | $98,100 | $506 |
| Charleston | 17,062 | $49,300 | $137,400 | $817 |
| Redmon | 169 | $70,625 | $79,300 | $850 |
| Hindsboro | 368 | $50,938 | $76,300 | $914 |
| Brocton | 275 | $59,231 | $81,300 | — |
| Martinsville | 1,187 | $61,833 | $69,100 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Ashmore, IL?
The median household income in Ashmore is $56,615, 32% 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 Ashmore?
The median home value in Ashmore is $91,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ashmore?
The median gross rent in Ashmore is $841 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Ashmore, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Ashmore?
The median age in Ashmore is 37.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ashmore?
The average commute to work in Ashmore is 25 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashmore?
The unemployment rate in Ashmore is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashmore?
14.4% of adults in Ashmore 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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