Living in Atwood, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atwood · Census data 2020–2024
Atwood has 1,144 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $62,383 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $128,200, the median rent is $856/month.
Atwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atwood at a glance
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,383State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $128,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Atwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Atwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atwood the median home value is $128,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
Atwood median household income
The median household income in Atwood is $62,383 and the income per person is $36,335. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Atwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 559
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.23
Atwood demographics
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 513
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atwood ›
Education in Atwood
15% of adults 25 and older in Atwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atwood
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Atwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwood | 1,144 | $62,383 | $128,200 | $856 |
| Arthur | 2,083 | $54,907 | $151,300 | $892 |
| Hammond | 617 | $77,019 | $102,500 | $817 |
| Tuscola | 4,808 | $78,179 | $154,300 | $901 |
| Ivesdale | 209 | $64,375 | $118,100 | — |
| Bement | 1,792 | $76,250 | $99,300 | $807 |
| Lovington | 1,045 | $55,556 | $87,400 | $788 |
| Arcola | 2,892 | $89,827 | $124,100 | $803 |
| Pesotum | 557 | $79,792 | $163,000 | $1,554 |
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What is the median household income in Atwood, IL?
The median household income in Atwood is $62,383, 25% 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 Atwood?
The median home value in Atwood is $128,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Atwood?
The median gross rent in Atwood is $856 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Atwood, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Atwood?
The median age in Atwood is 38.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Atwood?
The average commute to work in Atwood is 24 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atwood?
The unemployment rate in Atwood is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atwood?
15% of adults in Atwood 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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