Living in Danforth, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danforth · Census data 2020–2024
Danforth has 611 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $54,625 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $151,200, the median rent is $1,523/month.
Danforth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Danforth at a glance
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,625State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $151,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,523/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Danforth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Danforth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Danforth the median home value is $151,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $940 a month in housing costs.
Danforth median household income
The median household income in Danforth is $54,625 and the income per person is $28,188. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Danforth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 253
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.30
Danforth demographics
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danforth ›
Education in Danforth
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Danforth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danforth
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Danforth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth | 611 | $54,625 | $151,200 | $1,523 |
| Ashkum | 918 | $78,365 | $150,600 | $798 |
| Gilman | 1,612 | $70,750 | $120,500 | $733 |
| Crescent City | 456 | $58,333 | $116,500 | $817 |
| Onarga | 1,430 | $78,352 | $99,300 | $941 |
| Clifton | 1,385 | $92,344 | $205,400 | $844 |
| Piper City | 703 | $39,680 | $80,400 | $768 |
| Thawville | 210 | $42,500 | $80,800 | $817 |
| Chebanse | 920 | $65,278 | $161,500 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Danforth, IL?
The median household income in Danforth is $54,625, 34% 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 Danforth?
The median home value in Danforth is $151,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Danforth?
The median gross rent in Danforth is $1,523 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Danforth, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Danforth?
The median age in Danforth is 47.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Danforth?
The average commute to work in Danforth is 33 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danforth?
The unemployment rate in Danforth is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danforth?
22.1% of adults in Danforth 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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