Living in Carmi, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carmi · Census data 2020–2024
Carmi has 4,845 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $47,827 (43% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,800, the median rent is $839/month.
Carmi at a glance
- Population
- 4,845
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,827State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Carmi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Carmi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carmi the median home value is $114,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,153 a month in housing costs.
Carmi median household income
The median household income in Carmi is $47,827 and the income per person is $28,869. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Carmi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,622
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.13
Carmi demographics
- Population
- 4,845
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 2,163
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carmi ›
Education in Carmi
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Carmi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carmi
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.1%
Carmi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi | 4,845 | $47,827 | $114,800 | $839 |
| Crossville | 679 | $40,750 | $64,500 | — |
| Enfield | 546 | $37,386 | $60,400 | $438 |
| Norris City | 1,624 | $42,333 | $86,700 | $711 |
| New Haven | 464 | $36,250 | $61,000 | $490 |
| New Harmony | 845 | $57,875 | $184,400 | $1,014 |
| Mill Shoals | 126 | $58,875 | $65,800 | — |
| Grayville | 1,590 | $46,319 | $74,200 | $677 |
| Omaha | 171 | $57,321 | $47,500 | $810 |
More for people moving to Carmi
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What is the median household income in Carmi, IL?
The median household income in Carmi is $47,827, 43% 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 Carmi?
The median home value in Carmi is $114,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Carmi?
The median gross rent in Carmi is $839 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Carmi, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Carmi?
The median age in Carmi is 44.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Carmi?
The average commute to work in Carmi is 21 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carmi?
The unemployment rate in Carmi is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carmi?
15.8% of adults in Carmi 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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