Living in Dawson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dawson · Census data 2020–2024
Dawson has 536 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $76,339 (8% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Dawson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dawson at a glance
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,339State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dawson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dawson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dawson the median home value is $91,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,160 a month in housing costs.
Dawson median household income
The median household income in Dawson is $76,339 and the income per person is $38,943. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Dawson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.40
Dawson demographics
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dawson ›
Education in Dawson
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Dawson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dawson
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Dawson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 536 | $76,339 | $91,000 | $850 |
| Buffalo | 482 | $56,250 | $112,100 | $533 |
| Riverton | 3,513 | $80,920 | $152,200 | $981 |
| Spaulding | 879 | $105,114 | $220,500 | $698 |
| Mechanicsburg | 728 | $93,125 | $188,800 | $958 |
| Sherman | 4,386 | $148,906 | $297,800 | $2,041 |
| Rochester | 3,766 | $117,118 | $238,900 | $1,288 |
| Williamsville | 1,314 | $106,731 | $199,300 | $943 |
| Grandview | 1,243 | $48,819 | $71,500 | $1,069 |
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What is the median household income in Dawson, IL?
The median household income in Dawson is $76,339, 8% 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 Dawson?
The median home value in Dawson is $91,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Dawson?
The median gross rent in Dawson is $850 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Dawson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Dawson?
The median age in Dawson is 42.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Dawson?
The average commute to work in Dawson is 22 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dawson?
The unemployment rate in Dawson is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dawson?
10.4% of adults in Dawson 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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