Living in Christopher, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Christopher · Census data 2020–2024
Christopher has 2,570 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $48,247 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $66,600, the median rent is $725/month.
Christopher at a glance
- Population
- 2,570
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,247State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $66,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Christopher a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Christopher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Christopher the median home value is $66,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $874 a month in housing costs.
Christopher median household income
The median household income in Christopher is $48,247 and the income per person is $27,500. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Christopher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,501
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.00
Christopher demographics
- Population
- 2,570
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 1,283
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Christopher ›
Education in Christopher
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Christopher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Christopher
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Christopher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher | 2,570 | $48,247 | $66,600 | $725 |
| North City | 715 | $53,977 | $114,100 | — |
| Buckner | 276 | $46,364 | $69,300 | $1,089 |
| Mulkeytown | 117 | $32,438 | $73,700 | — |
| Valier | 523 | $27,305 | $80,100 | $1,144 |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| Orient | 417 | $39,750 | $49,800 | $779 |
| West City | 662 | $48,750 | $71,400 | $860 |
| Royalton | 1,214 | $59,219 | $71,500 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Christopher, IL?
The median household income in Christopher is $48,247, 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 Christopher?
The median home value in Christopher is $66,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Christopher?
The median gross rent in Christopher is $725 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Christopher, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Christopher?
The median age in Christopher is 45.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Christopher?
The average commute to work in Christopher is 25 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Christopher?
The unemployment rate in Christopher is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Christopher?
13.9% of adults in Christopher 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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