Living in Baylis, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baylis · Census data 2020–2024
Baylis has 102 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $40,000 (52% lower than the Illinois median), the median rent is $381/month.
Baylis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baylis at a glance
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,000State: $83,390
- Median rent
- $381/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Baylis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Baylis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baylis the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $381 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $793 a month in housing costs.
Baylis median household income
The median household income in Baylis is $40,000 and the income per person is $25,725. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Baylis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 37.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.43
37.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Baylis has many vacation and second homes.
Baylis demographics
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 42
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baylis ›
Education in Baylis
1.3% of adults 25 and older in Baylis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baylis
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.3%
Baylis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis | 102 | $40,000 | — | $381 |
| Barry | 1,512 | $76,042 | $92,700 | $644 |
| El Dara | 118 | $58,125 | $72,100 | — |
| Perry | 206 | $44,792 | $86,900 | $396 |
| Griggsville | 1,310 | $36,667 | $86,200 | $541 |
| Pittsfield | 4,420 | $54,643 | $111,400 | $705 |
| New Canton | 230 | $58,000 | $83,900 | $688 |
| Kinderhook | 249 | $60,536 | $70,800 | $656 |
| Liberty | 409 | $78,977 | $137,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Baylis, IL?
The median household income in Baylis is $40,000, 52% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Baylis?
The median gross rent in Baylis is $381 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Baylis, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Baylis?
The median age in Baylis is 42.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Baylis?
The average commute to work in Baylis is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baylis?
The unemployment rate in Baylis is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baylis?
1.3% of adults in Baylis 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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