Living in Ava, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ava · Census data 2020–2024
Ava has 561 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $55,368 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $90,500, the median rent is $492/month.
Ava is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ava at a glance
- Population
- 561
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,368State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $90,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $492/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ava a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ava
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ava the median home value is $90,500, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,037 a month in housing costs.
Ava median household income
The median household income in Ava is $55,368 and the income per person is $33,798. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ava: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.33
Ava demographics
- Population
- 561
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ava ›
Education in Ava
5.1% of adults 25 and older in Ava have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ava
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Ava vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ava | 561 | $55,368 | $90,500 | $492 |
| Campbell Hill | 328 | $69,018 | $96,800 | $850 |
| Willisville | 467 | $55,417 | $57,300 | $844 |
| Vergennes | 303 | $54,583 | $97,500 | $950 |
| Cutler | 302 | $65,500 | $61,000 | $1,042 |
| Harrison | 830 | $77,632 | $176,100 | $915 |
| Percy | 921 | $44,015 | $77,200 | $600 |
| Gorham | 248 | $55,938 | $26,100 | $571 |
| Murphysboro | 6,735 | $44,154 | $85,900 | $697 |
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What is the median household income in Ava, IL?
The median household income in Ava is $55,368, 34% 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 Ava?
The median home value in Ava is $90,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ava?
The median gross rent in Ava is $492 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Ava, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Ava?
The median age in Ava is 35.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ava?
The average commute to work in Ava is 27 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ava?
The unemployment rate in Ava is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ava?
5.1% of adults in Ava 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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