Living in Chillicothe, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chillicothe · Census data 2020–2024
Chillicothe has 5,900 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $66,132 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $132,900, the median rent is $899/month.
Chillicothe at a glance
- Population
- 5,900
- Median age
- 51.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,132State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $132,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $899/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Chillicothe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Chillicothe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chillicothe the median home value is $132,900, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $899 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,277 a month in housing costs.
Chillicothe median household income
The median household income in Chillicothe is $66,132 and the income per person is $41,444. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Chillicothe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,140
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.00
Chillicothe demographics
- Population
- 5,900
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 2,892
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chillicothe ›
Education in Chillicothe
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Chillicothe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chillicothe
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Chillicothe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 5,900 | $66,132 | $132,900 | $899 |
| Rome | 1,947 | $88,750 | $159,800 | $1,094 |
| Hopewell | 604 | $120,592 | $182,700 | — |
| Spring Bay | 520 | $61,389 | $130,200 | $1,071 |
| Bay View Gardens | 281 | $52,679 | $122,800 | $787 |
| Sparland | 295 | $43,125 | $83,600 | $1,063 |
| Lacon | 1,916 | $63,162 | $121,900 | $817 |
| Dunlap | 1,360 | $141,552 | $289,600 | $976 |
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | $147,341 | $264,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chillicothe, IL?
The median household income in Chillicothe is $66,132, 21% 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 Chillicothe?
The median home value in Chillicothe is $132,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Chillicothe?
The median gross rent in Chillicothe is $899 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Chillicothe, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Chillicothe?
The median age in Chillicothe is 51.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Chillicothe?
The average commute to work in Chillicothe is 22 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chillicothe?
The unemployment rate in Chillicothe is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chillicothe?
26.4% of adults in Chillicothe 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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