Living in Bush, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bush · Census data 2020–2024
Bush has 354 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $55,357 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $78,000, the median rent is $838/month.
Bush is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bush at a glance
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,357State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $78,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bush a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bush
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bush the median home value is $78,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
Bush median household income
The median household income in Bush is $55,357 and the income per person is $24,212. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bush: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.57
Bush demographics
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 138
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bush ›
Education in Bush
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Bush have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bush
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Bush vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush | 354 | $55,357 | $78,000 | $838 |
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | $68,600 | $382 |
| Blairsville | 231 | $73,229 | $181,500 | — |
| Royalton | 1,214 | $59,219 | $71,500 | $906 |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | $143,800 | $1,038 |
| De Soto | 1,654 | $62,813 | $94,700 | $832 |
| Carterville | 5,818 | $62,337 | $197,100 | $909 |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | $113,300 | $1,002 |
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What is the median household income in Bush, IL?
The median household income in Bush is $55,357, 34% 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 Bush?
The median home value in Bush is $78,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bush?
The median gross rent in Bush is $838 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Bush, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Bush?
The median age in Bush is 45.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bush?
The average commute to work in Bush is 24 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bush?
The unemployment rate in Bush is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bush?
11.1% of adults in Bush 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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