Living in Broadlands, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broadlands · Census data 2020–2024
Broadlands has 274 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $64,063 (23% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $125,000, the median rent is $940/month.
Broadlands is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Broadlands at a glance
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,063State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $125,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Broadlands a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Broadlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broadlands the median home value is $125,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
Broadlands median household income
The median household income in Broadlands is $64,063 and the income per person is $33,727. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Broadlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 115
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.56
Broadlands demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 107
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broadlands ›
Education in Broadlands
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Broadlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broadlands
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 90.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Broadlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands | 274 | $64,063 | $125,000 | $940 |
| Allerton | 205 | $53,393 | $106,300 | $763 |
| Newman | 882 | $75,373 | $101,900 | $775 |
| Homer | 1,245 | $85,875 | $146,200 | $979 |
| Sidney | 936 | $88,618 | $197,600 | $1,094 |
| Villa Grove | 2,349 | $70,647 | $125,700 | $878 |
| Sidell | 440 | $62,500 | $79,700 | $675 |
| Hume | 492 | $63,958 | $78,000 | $854 |
| Philo | 1,487 | $105,625 | $205,400 | $1,222 |
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What is the median household income in Broadlands, IL?
The median household income in Broadlands is $64,063, 23% 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 Broadlands?
The median home value in Broadlands is $125,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Broadlands?
The median gross rent in Broadlands is $940 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Broadlands, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Broadlands?
The median age in Broadlands is 44.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Broadlands?
The average commute to work in Broadlands is 29 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broadlands?
The unemployment rate in Broadlands is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broadlands?
15.3% of adults in Broadlands 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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