Living in De Land, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Land · Census data 2020–2024
De Land has 448 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $50,000 (40% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $87,000, the median rent is $644/month.
De Land is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Land at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $87,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is De Land a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in De Land
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Land the median home value is $87,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $920 a month in housing costs.
De Land median household income
The median household income in De Land is $50,000 and the income per person is $29,192. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in De Land: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 204
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.41
De Land demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Land ›
Education in De Land
5.5% of adults 25 and older in De Land have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Land
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
De Land vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Land | 448 | $50,000 | $87,000 | $644 |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| Monticello | 6,304 | $99,449 | $210,500 | $1,379 |
| White Heath | 163 | $98,409 | $168,500 | — |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| Farmer City | 1,885 | $67,067 | $138,500 | $468 |
| Cisco | 234 | $50,625 | $113,100 | $1,146 |
| Mansfield | 866 | $78,750 | $142,200 | $1,021 |
| Seymour | 270 | $36,063 | $135,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in De Land, IL?
The median household income in De Land is $50,000, 40% 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 De Land?
The median home value in De Land is $87,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in De Land?
The median gross rent in De Land is $644 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is De Land, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in De Land?
The median age in De Land is 46.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in De Land?
The average commute to work in De Land is 25 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Land?
The unemployment rate in De Land is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Land?
5.5% of adults in De Land 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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