Living in Beardstown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beardstown · Census data 2020–2024
Beardstown has 6,169 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $60,587 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $82,100, the median rent is $762/month.
Beardstown at a glance
- Population
- 6,169
- Median age
- 32.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,587State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $82,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $762/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Beardstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Beardstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beardstown the median home value is $82,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
Beardstown median household income
The median household income in Beardstown is $60,587 and the income per person is $24,304. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Beardstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,508
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.61
Beardstown demographics
- Population
- 6,169
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 2,328
- Foreign-born
- 27.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beardstown ›
Education in Beardstown
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Beardstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beardstown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Beardstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown | 6,169 | $60,587 | $82,100 | $762 |
| Arenzville | 342 | $80,750 | $104,700 | $900 |
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
| Virginia | 1,543 | $59,375 | $93,100 | $700 |
| Concord | 162 | $55,893 | $109,200 | — |
| Meredosia | 871 | $54,485 | $65,300 | $704 |
| Versailles | 441 | $48,750 | $91,100 | $844 |
| Chandlerville | 534 | $44,375 | $68,800 | $1,005 |
| Astoria | 984 | $50,536 | $67,600 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Beardstown, IL?
The median household income in Beardstown is $60,587, 27% 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 Beardstown?
The median home value in Beardstown is $82,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Beardstown?
The median gross rent in Beardstown is $762 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Beardstown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Beardstown?
The median age in Beardstown is 32.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Beardstown?
The average commute to work in Beardstown is 18 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beardstown?
The unemployment rate in Beardstown is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beardstown?
16.7% of adults in Beardstown 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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