Living in Atlanta, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlanta · Census data 2020–2024
Atlanta has 1,580 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $80,972 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $894/month.
Atlanta at a glance
- Population
- 1,580
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,972State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Atlanta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Atlanta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlanta the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,269 a month in housing costs.
Atlanta median household income
The median household income in Atlanta is $80,972 and the income per person is $37,705. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Atlanta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 783
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.16
Atlanta demographics
- Population
- 1,580
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 733
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlanta ›
Education in Atlanta
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Atlanta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlanta
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Atlanta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1,580 | $80,972 | $134,400 | $894 |
| McLean | 708 | $87,321 | $140,400 | $1,400 |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | $95,300 | $670 |
| Armington | 343 | $62,083 | $93,300 | $1,656 |
| Beason | 142 | $55,208 | $104,200 | — |
| Lincoln | 13,281 | $57,340 | $124,300 | $828 |
| Hartsburg | 415 | $73,529 | $84,300 | $1,065 |
| Stanford | 514 | $84,821 | $115,300 | $1,292 |
| Minier | 1,102 | $88,542 | $148,400 | $833 |
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Atlanta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Atlanta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Atlanta, IL?
The median household income in Atlanta is $80,972, about the same as 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 Atlanta?
The median home value in Atlanta is $134,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Atlanta?
The median gross rent in Atlanta is $894 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Atlanta, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Atlanta?
The median age in Atlanta is 38.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Atlanta?
The average commute to work in Atlanta is 25 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlanta?
The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlanta?
16.5% of adults in Atlanta 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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