Living in De Pue, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Pue · Census data 2020–2024
De Pue has 1,532 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $58,417 (30% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $59,300, the median rent is $819/month.
De Pue at a glance
- Population
- 1,532
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $59,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $819/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is De Pue a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in De Pue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Pue the median home value is $59,300, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $947 a month in housing costs.
De Pue median household income
The median household income in De Pue is $58,417 and the income per person is $29,060. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in De Pue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 678
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.65
De Pue demographics
- Population
- 1,532
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 579
- Foreign-born
- 21.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Pue ›
Education in De Pue
15.1% of adults 25 and older in De Pue have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Pue
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
De Pue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Pue | 1,532 | $58,417 | $59,300 | $819 |
| Seatonville | 370 | $52,679 | $96,600 | $728 |
| Bureau Junction | 264 | $56,538 | $54,800 | $1,714 |
| Mark | 574 | $79,063 | $161,600 | $938 |
| Hennepin | 929 | $83,000 | $168,300 | $849 |
| Granville | 1,472 | $70,556 | $142,500 | $763 |
| Ladd | 1,356 | $67,321 | $129,600 | $778 |
| Spring Valley | 5,476 | $70,598 | $153,300 | $915 |
| Dalzell | 736 | $77,500 | $161,700 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in De Pue, IL?
The median household income in De Pue is $58,417, 30% 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 Pue?
The median home value in De Pue is $59,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in De Pue?
The median gross rent in De Pue is $819 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is De Pue, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in De Pue?
The median age in De Pue is 44.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in De Pue?
The average commute to work in De Pue is 28 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Pue?
The unemployment rate in De Pue is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Pue?
15.1% of adults in De Pue 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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