Living in Campus, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campus · Census data 2020–2024
Campus has 172 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $111,406 (34% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $152,200, the median rent is $975/month.
Campus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Campus at a glance
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 31.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,406State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $152,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Campus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; home values 42% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Campus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campus the median home value is $152,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Campus median household income
The median household income in Campus is $111,406 and the income per person is $52,341. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Campus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.49
Campus demographics
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campus ›
Education in Campus
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Campus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Campus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Campus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | 172 | $111,406 | $152,200 | $975 |
| Emington | 131 | $91,250 | $91,300 | $950 |
| Cabery | 235 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $921 |
| Reddick | 202 | $84,063 | $154,500 | $1,125 |
| Buckingham | 308 | $85,938 | $129,200 | $1,313 |
| Kempton | 258 | $81,250 | $67,600 | $963 |
| Dwight | 3,872 | $71,184 | $155,600 | $997 |
| Cullom | 471 | $65,417 | $100,800 | $969 |
| South Wilmington | 600 | $86,750 | $174,400 | $1,277 |
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What is the median household income in Campus, IL?
The median household income in Campus is $111,406, 34% 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 Campus?
The median home value in Campus is $152,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Campus?
The median gross rent in Campus is $975 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Campus, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; home values 42% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Campus?
The median age in Campus is 31.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Campus?
The average commute to work in Campus is 41 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Campus?
The unemployment rate in Campus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Campus?
11.4% of adults in Campus 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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