Living in Cuba, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cuba · Census data 2020–2024
Cuba has 1,004 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $42,375 (49% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $63,900, the median rent is $829/month.
Cuba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cuba at a glance
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $63,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Cuba a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cuba
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cuba the median home value is $63,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,019 a month in housing costs.
Cuba median household income
The median household income in Cuba is $42,375 and the income per person is $27,441. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Cuba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 521
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.97
Cuba demographics
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cuba ›
Education in Cuba
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Cuba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cuba
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Cuba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 1,004 | $42,375 | $63,900 | $829 |
| Smithfield | 150 | $65,000 | $58,800 | — |
| Bryant | 160 | $35,000 | $91,400 | $590 |
| Lewistown | 1,781 | $54,000 | $102,200 | $599 |
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
| Dunfermline | 314 | $70,833 | $119,300 | $950 |
| Canton | 13,144 | $53,254 | $107,100 | $766 |
| Marietta | 132 | $52,500 | $65,000 | — |
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
More for people moving to Cuba
Cuba ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cuba: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cuba, IL?
The median household income in Cuba is $42,375, 49% 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 Cuba?
The median home value in Cuba is $63,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Cuba?
The median gross rent in Cuba is $829 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Cuba, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Cuba?
The median age in Cuba is 47.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Cuba?
The average commute to work in Cuba is 35 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cuba?
The unemployment rate in Cuba is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cuba?
12.8% of adults in Cuba 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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