Living in Casey, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Casey · Census data 2020–2024
Casey has 2,239 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $48,074 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,800, the median rent is $713/month.
Casey at a glance
- Population
- 2,239
- Median age
- 48.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,074State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $713/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Casey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Casey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Casey the median home value is $91,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,002 a month in housing costs.
Casey median household income
The median household income in Casey is $48,074 and the income per person is $31,317. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Casey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,297
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.86
Casey demographics
- Population
- 2,239
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 1,151
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Casey ›
Education in Casey
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Casey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Casey
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Casey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey | 2,239 | $48,074 | $91,800 | $713 |
| Martinsville | 1,187 | $61,833 | $69,100 | $593 |
| Greenup | 1,823 | $51,417 | $91,900 | $732 |
| Westfield | 415 | $63,819 | $85,600 | $625 |
| Toledo | 1,197 | $56,354 | $86,100 | $909 |
| Jewett | 251 | $52,708 | $57,200 | — |
| Ashmore | 721 | $56,615 | $91,700 | $841 |
| Charleston | 17,062 | $49,300 | $137,400 | $817 |
| Marshall | 4,040 | $76,250 | $118,500 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in Casey, IL?
The median household income in Casey is $48,074, 42% 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 Casey?
The median home value in Casey is $91,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Casey?
The median gross rent in Casey is $713 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Casey, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Casey?
The median age in Casey is 48.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Casey?
The average commute to work in Casey is 30 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Casey?
The unemployment rate in Casey is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Casey?
16.9% of adults in Casey 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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