Living in Capron, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Capron · Census data 2020–2024
Capron has 1,311 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $90,192 (8% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $160,100, the median rent is $900/month.
Capron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Capron at a glance
- Population
- 1,311
- Median age
- 31State: 39
- Median household income
- $90,192State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $160,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Capron a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Capron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Capron the median home value is $160,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,390 a month in housing costs.
Capron median household income
The median household income in Capron is $90,192 and the income per person is $28,407. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Capron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.49
Capron demographics
- Population
- 1,311
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 376
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Capron ›
Education in Capron
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Capron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Capron
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Capron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capron | 1,311 | $90,192 | $160,100 | $900 |
| Chemung | 239 | $68,454 | $184,500 | — |
| Lawrence | 358 | $46,862 | $423,500 | — |
| Poplar Grove | 3,923 | $120,278 | $270,700 | $1,395 |
| Harvard | 9,598 | $67,617 | $175,400 | $1,183 |
| Sharon | 1,592 | $67,500 | $186,700 | $1,072 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
| Timberlane | 1,278 | $147,308 | $351,000 | — |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
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What is the median household income in Capron, IL?
The median household income in Capron is $90,192, 8% 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 Capron?
The median home value in Capron is $160,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Capron?
The median gross rent in Capron is $900 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Capron, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Capron?
The median age in Capron is 31 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Capron?
The average commute to work in Capron is 29 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Capron?
The unemployment rate in Capron is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Capron?
10.3% of adults in Capron 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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