Living in Crab Orchard, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crab Orchard · Census data 2020–2024
Crab Orchard has 394 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $148,906 (79% higher than the Illinois median).
Crab Orchard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crab Orchard at a glance
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $148,906State: $83,390
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Crab Orchard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Crab Orchard median household income
The median household income in Crab Orchard is $148,906 and the income per person is $49,476. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Crab Orchard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.72
Crab Orchard demographics
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crab Orchard ›
Education in Crab Orchard
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Crab Orchard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crab Orchard
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.2%
Crab Orchard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard | 394 | $148,906 | — | — |
| Pittsburg | 682 | $53,203 | $129,200 | $1,026 |
| Spillertown | 246 | $81,250 | $152,500 | — |
| Creal Springs | 324 | $53,125 | $55,800 | $754 |
| Marion | 16,836 | $56,912 | $158,300 | $921 |
| Whiteash | 301 | $114,464 | — | — |
| Stonefort | 422 | $56,477 | $65,700 | $766 |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | $88,100 | $976 |
| Carrier Mills | 1,634 | $50,729 | $60,100 | $478 |
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What is the median household income in Crab Orchard, IL?
The median household income in Crab Orchard is $148,906, 79% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Crab Orchard, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Crab Orchard?
The median age in Crab Orchard is 45.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Crab Orchard?
The average commute to work in Crab Orchard is 42 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crab Orchard?
The unemployment rate in Crab Orchard is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crab Orchard?
28.5% of adults in Crab Orchard 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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