Living in Augusta, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Augusta · Census data 2020–2024
Augusta has 669 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $42,861 (49% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $83,400, the median rent is $592/month.
Augusta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Augusta at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,861State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $83,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $592/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Augusta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Augusta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Augusta the median home value is $83,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Augusta median household income
The median household income in Augusta is $42,861 and the income per person is $27,929. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Augusta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.11
Augusta demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 317
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Augusta ›
Education in Augusta
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Augusta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Augusta
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Augusta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 669 | $42,861 | $83,400 | $592 |
| Plymouth | 456 | $41,071 | $56,900 | $817 |
| Bowen | 552 | $63,750 | $80,700 | $579 |
| Golden | 693 | $55,000 | $122,800 | $760 |
| West Point | 201 | $64,375 | $39,300 | — |
| Clayton | 602 | $66,136 | $91,500 | $675 |
| Tennessee | 160 | $77,500 | $72,200 | $1,075 |
| Camp Point | 1,230 | $62,188 | $127,800 | $730 |
| Loraine | 341 | $58,750 | $83,600 | $673 |
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What is the median household income in Augusta, IL?
The median household income in Augusta is $42,861, 49% 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 Augusta?
The median home value in Augusta is $83,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Augusta?
The median gross rent in Augusta is $592 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Augusta, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Augusta?
The median age in Augusta is 43.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Augusta?
The average commute to work in Augusta is 21 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Augusta?
The unemployment rate in Augusta is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Augusta?
23.6% of adults in Augusta 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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