Living in Atkinson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atkinson · Census data 2020–2024
Atkinson has 982 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $57,174 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $119,600, the median rent is $734/month.
Atkinson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atkinson at a glance
- Population
- 982
- Median age
- 45.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,174State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $119,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $734/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Atkinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Atkinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atkinson the median home value is $119,600, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,155 a month in housing costs.
Atkinson median household income
The median household income in Atkinson is $57,174 and the income per person is $39,778. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Atkinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 544
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.92
Atkinson demographics
- Population
- 982
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 512
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atkinson ›
Education in Atkinson
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atkinson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Atkinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson | 982 | $57,174 | $119,600 | $734 |
| Annawan | 865 | $70,729 | $135,100 | $588 |
| Geneseo | 6,673 | $70,147 | $205,400 | $1,015 |
| Hooppole | 182 | $44,261 | $75,000 | — |
| Mineral | 194 | $51,111 | $79,300 | $750 |
| Kewanee | 11,913 | $50,886 | $73,200 | $797 |
| Cambridge | 2,128 | $64,979 | $123,100 | $968 |
| Neponset | 446 | $61,250 | $67,800 | $850 |
| Sheffield | 874 | $74,750 | $102,400 | $1,047 |
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What is the median household income in Atkinson, IL?
The median household income in Atkinson is $57,174, 31% 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 Atkinson?
The median home value in Atkinson is $119,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Atkinson?
The median gross rent in Atkinson is $734 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Atkinson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Atkinson?
The median age in Atkinson is 45.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Atkinson?
The average commute to work in Atkinson is 23 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atkinson?
The unemployment rate in Atkinson is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atkinson?
10.6% of adults in Atkinson 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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