Living in Dalzell, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalzell · Census data 2020–2024
Dalzell has 736 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $77,500 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $161,700, the median rent is $919/month.
Dalzell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dalzell at a glance
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $161,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $919/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Dalzell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dalzell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dalzell the median home value is $161,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
Dalzell median household income
The median household income in Dalzell is $77,500 and the income per person is $33,417. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Dalzell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.57
Dalzell demographics
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalzell ›
Education in Dalzell
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Dalzell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dalzell
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Dalzell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalzell | 736 | $77,500 | $161,700 | $919 |
| Peru | 9,775 | $74,808 | $154,300 | $921 |
| Spring Valley | 5,476 | $70,598 | $153,300 | $915 |
| Ladd | 1,356 | $67,321 | $129,600 | $778 |
| LaSalle | 9,498 | $57,732 | $113,500 | $1,045 |
| Seatonville | 370 | $52,679 | $96,600 | $728 |
| Cherry | 534 | $59,545 | $107,900 | $675 |
| Cedar Point | 262 | $73,125 | $90,000 | $1,288 |
| Oglesby | 3,570 | $76,189 | $139,700 | $888 |
More for people moving to Dalzell
Dalzell ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Dalzell: FAQ
What is the median household income in Dalzell, IL?
The median household income in Dalzell is $77,500, 7% 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 Dalzell?
The median home value in Dalzell is $161,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Dalzell?
The median gross rent in Dalzell is $919 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Dalzell, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Dalzell?
The median age in Dalzell is 40.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Dalzell?
The average commute to work in Dalzell is 19 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalzell?
The unemployment rate in Dalzell is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dalzell?
22.4% of adults in Dalzell 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.
Last updated: