Living in Barry, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barry · Census data 2020–2024
Barry has 1,512 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $76,042 (9% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $92,700, the median rent is $644/month.
Barry at a glance
- Population
- 1,512
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,042State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $92,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Barry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Barry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barry the median home value is $92,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,005 a month in housing costs.
Barry median household income
The median household income in Barry is $76,042 and the income per person is $28,184. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Barry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 631
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.66
Barry demographics
- Population
- 1,512
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 543
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barry ›
Education in Barry
17% of adults 25 and older in Barry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barry
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79%
Barry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry | 1,512 | $76,042 | $92,700 | $644 |
| New Canton | 230 | $58,000 | $83,900 | $688 |
| El Dara | 118 | $58,125 | $72,100 | — |
| Kinderhook | 249 | $60,536 | $70,800 | $656 |
| Baylis | 102 | $40,000 | — | $381 |
| Hull | 413 | $60,863 | $96,900 | $633 |
| Plainville | 183 | $76,250 | $98,000 | — |
| Liberty | 409 | $78,977 | $137,500 | — |
| Payson | 1,100 | $60,478 | $132,000 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Barry, IL?
The median household income in Barry is $76,042, 9% 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 Barry?
The median home value in Barry is $92,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Barry?
The median gross rent in Barry is $644 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Barry, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Barry?
The median age in Barry is 36 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Barry?
The average commute to work in Barry is 24 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barry?
The unemployment rate in Barry is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barry?
17% of adults in Barry 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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