Living in Bull Valley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bull Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Bull Valley has 1,269 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $191,250 (129% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $477,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Bull Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bull Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,269
- Median age
- 54.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $191,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $477,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 96.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Bull Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 129% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bull Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bull Valley the median home value is $477,900, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,429 a month in housing costs.
Bull Valley median household income
The median household income in Bull Valley is $191,250 and the income per person is $101,464. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bull Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 519
- Owner-occupied
- 96.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.62
Bull Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,269
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bull Valley ›
Education in Bull Valley
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Bull Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bull Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Bull Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Valley | 1,269 | $191,250 | $477,900 | $3,501 |
| Wonder Lake | 4,292 | $94,655 | $252,200 | — |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Woodstock | 26,147 | $82,758 | $245,700 | $1,212 |
| McCullom Lake | 1,017 | $72,791 | $178,600 | $1,443 |
| Greenwood | 502 | $131,250 | $415,900 | $1,366 |
| Prairie Grove | 2,165 | $141,389 | $467,600 | $1,917 |
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| Crystal Lake | 40,579 | $108,418 | $311,400 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Bull Valley, IL?
The median household income in Bull Valley is $191,250, 129% higher 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 Bull Valley?
The median home value in Bull Valley is $477,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bull Valley?
The median gross rent in Bull Valley is $3,501 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Bull Valley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 129% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Bull Valley?
The median age in Bull Valley is 54.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bull Valley?
The average commute to work in Bull Valley is 33 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bull Valley?
The unemployment rate in Bull Valley is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bull Valley?
52.6% of adults in Bull Valley 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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