Living in Cisco, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cisco · Census data 2020–2024
Cisco has 234 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $50,625 (39% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $113,100, the median rent is $1,146/month.
Cisco is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cisco at a glance
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,625State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $113,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,146/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Cisco a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cisco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cisco the median home value is $113,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Cisco median household income
The median household income in Cisco is $50,625 and the income per person is $29,724. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Cisco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.03
Cisco demographics
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cisco ›
Education in Cisco
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Cisco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cisco
- Unemployment rate
- 15.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Cisco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | 234 | $50,625 | $113,100 | $1,146 |
| Argenta | 879 | $73,482 | $106,300 | $1,286 |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| Monticello | 6,304 | $99,449 | $210,500 | $1,379 |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,349 | $77,857 | $109,200 | $846 |
| De Land | 448 | $50,000 | $87,000 | $644 |
| Oreana | 1,037 | $89,000 | $137,300 | $907 |
| Bement | 1,792 | $76,250 | $99,300 | $807 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
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Cisco ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cisco: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cisco, IL?
The median household income in Cisco is $50,625, 39% 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 Cisco?
The median home value in Cisco is $113,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Cisco?
The median gross rent in Cisco is $1,146 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Cisco, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Cisco?
The median age in Cisco is 42.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Cisco?
The average commute to work in Cisco is 19 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cisco?
The unemployment rate in Cisco is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cisco?
18.7% of adults in Cisco 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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