Living in Astoria, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Astoria · Census data 2020–2024
Astoria has 984 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $50,536 (39% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $67,600, the median rent is $680/month.
Astoria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Astoria at a glance
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 33State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,536State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $67,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Astoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Astoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Astoria the median home value is $67,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,032 a month in housing costs.
Astoria median household income
The median household income in Astoria is $50,536 and the income per person is $33,697. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Astoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 616
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.98
Astoria demographics
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 498
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Astoria ›
Education in Astoria
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Astoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Astoria
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Astoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria | 984 | $50,536 | $67,600 | $680 |
| Vermont | 698 | $48,846 | $57,000 | $704 |
| Ipava | 487 | $48,698 | $66,300 | $1,055 |
| Table Grove | 306 | $59,000 | $75,500 | $794 |
| Bath | 224 | $47,500 | $63,200 | $835 |
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
| Littleton | 105 | $64,792 | $104,700 | — |
| Industry | 569 | $51,250 | $85,300 | $790 |
| Beardstown | 6,169 | $60,587 | $82,100 | $762 |
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What is the median household income in Astoria, IL?
The median household income in Astoria is $50,536, 39% 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 Astoria?
The median home value in Astoria is $67,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Astoria?
The median gross rent in Astoria is $680 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Astoria, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Astoria?
The median age in Astoria is 33 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Astoria?
The average commute to work in Astoria is 27 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Astoria?
The unemployment rate in Astoria is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Astoria?
20.1% of adults in Astoria 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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