Living in Cullom, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cullom · Census data 2020–2024
Cullom has 471 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $65,417 (22% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $100,800, the median rent is $969/month.
Cullom is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cullom at a glance
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $100,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $969/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cullom a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Cullom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cullom the median home value is $100,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Cullom median household income
The median household income in Cullom is $65,417 and the income per person is $40,427. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Cullom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.11
Cullom demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cullom ›
Education in Cullom
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Cullom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cullom
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Cullom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullom | 471 | $65,417 | $100,800 | $969 |
| Kempton | 258 | $81,250 | $67,600 | $963 |
| Saunemin | 352 | $56,250 | $94,600 | — |
| Emington | 131 | $91,250 | $91,300 | $950 |
| Cabery | 235 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $921 |
| Piper City | 703 | $39,680 | $80,400 | $768 |
| Campus | 172 | $111,406 | $152,200 | $975 |
| Chatsworth | 1,172 | $69,559 | $103,200 | $723 |
| Forrest | 994 | $73,426 | $113,000 | $730 |
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What is the median household income in Cullom, IL?
The median household income in Cullom is $65,417, 22% 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 Cullom?
The median home value in Cullom is $100,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Cullom?
The median gross rent in Cullom is $969 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Cullom, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Cullom?
The median age in Cullom is 41.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Cullom?
The average commute to work in Cullom is 26 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cullom?
The unemployment rate in Cullom is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cullom?
16.9% of adults in Cullom 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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