Living in De Witt, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Witt · Census data 2020–2024
De Witt has 176 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $82,188 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $96,600.
De Witt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Witt at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 45.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $82,188State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $96,600State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 56 min
Is De Witt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 56 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in De Witt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Witt the median home value is $96,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,070 a month in housing costs.
De Witt median household income
The median household income in De Witt is $82,188 and the income per person is $31,386. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in De Witt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 112
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 42%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.71
42% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that De Witt has many vacation and second homes.
De Witt demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Witt ›
Education in De Witt
6.6% of adults 25 and older in De Witt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Witt
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 56 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
De Witt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| De Land | 448 | $50,000 | $87,000 | $644 |
| Farmer City | 1,885 | $67,067 | $138,500 | $468 |
| Wapella | 480 | $51,818 | $98,500 | $925 |
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | $102,800 | $934 |
| Le Roy | 3,236 | $81,875 | $167,600 | $830 |
| Cisco | 234 | $50,625 | $113,100 | $1,146 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
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What is the median household income in De Witt, IL?
The median household income in De Witt is $82,188, about the same as 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 Witt?
The median home value in De Witt is $96,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is De Witt, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 56 minutes.
What is the median age in De Witt?
The median age in De Witt is 45.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in De Witt?
The average commute to work in De Witt is 56 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Witt?
The unemployment rate in De Witt is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Witt?
6.6% of adults in De Witt 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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