Living in Catlin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Catlin · Census data 2020–2024
Catlin has 2,160 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $72,277 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $124,700, the median rent is $931/month.
Catlin at a glance
- Population
- 2,160
- Median age
- 40State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,277State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $124,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Catlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Catlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Catlin the median home value is $124,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,191 a month in housing costs.
Catlin median household income
The median household income in Catlin is $72,277 and the income per person is $35,777. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Catlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 942
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.35
Catlin demographics
- Population
- 2,160
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 921
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Catlin ›
Education in Catlin
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Catlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Catlin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Catlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catlin | 2,160 | $72,277 | $124,700 | $931 |
| Tilton | 2,453 | $55,697 | $70,400 | $877 |
| Belgium | 290 | $64,773 | $76,300 | $904 |
| Westville | 3,419 | $54,912 | $100,000 | $805 |
| Oakwood | 1,380 | $46,293 | $103,000 | $695 |
| Fairmount | 555 | $60,500 | $87,600 | $783 |
| Danville | 28,595 | $45,957 | $79,000 | $846 |
| Georgetown | 3,069 | $58,182 | $71,800 | $757 |
| Muncie | 147 | $83,750 | $76,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Catlin, IL?
The median household income in Catlin is $72,277, 13% 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 Catlin?
The median home value in Catlin is $124,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Catlin?
The median gross rent in Catlin is $931 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Catlin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Catlin?
The median age in Catlin is 40 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Catlin?
The average commute to work in Catlin is 25 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Catlin?
The unemployment rate in Catlin is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Catlin?
28.2% of adults in Catlin 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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