Living in Camargo, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camargo · Census data 2020–2024
Camargo has 456 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $68,333 (18% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $131,500, the median rent is $537/month.
Camargo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Camargo at a glance
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,333State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $131,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $537/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Camargo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Camargo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camargo the median home value is $131,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $537 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,257 a month in housing costs.
Camargo median household income
The median household income in Camargo is $68,333 and the income per person is $33,197. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Camargo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 253
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.33
Camargo demographics
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camargo ›
Education in Camargo
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Camargo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camargo
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Camargo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camargo | 456 | $68,333 | $131,500 | $537 |
| Villa Grove | 2,349 | $70,647 | $125,700 | $878 |
| Tuscola | 4,808 | $78,179 | $154,300 | $901 |
| Hindsboro | 368 | $50,938 | $76,300 | $914 |
| Newman | 882 | $75,373 | $101,900 | $775 |
| Pesotum | 557 | $79,792 | $163,000 | $1,554 |
| Arcola | 2,892 | $89,827 | $124,100 | $803 |
| Broadlands | 274 | $64,063 | $125,000 | $940 |
| Oakland | 862 | $50,848 | $98,100 | $506 |
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What is the median household income in Camargo, IL?
The median household income in Camargo is $68,333, 18% 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 Camargo?
The median home value in Camargo is $131,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Camargo?
The median gross rent in Camargo is $537 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Camargo, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Camargo?
The median age in Camargo is 43.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Camargo?
The average commute to work in Camargo is 26 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camargo?
The unemployment rate in Camargo is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camargo?
14.3% of adults in Camargo 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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