Living in Divernon, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Divernon · Census data 2020–2024
Divernon has 1,164 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $71,750 (14% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $133,700, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Divernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Divernon at a glance
- Population
- 1,164
- Median age
- 37State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $133,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Divernon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Divernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Divernon the median home value is $133,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,209 a month in housing costs.
Divernon median household income
The median household income in Divernon is $71,750 and the income per person is $31,412. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Divernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 538
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.45
Divernon demographics
- Population
- 1,164
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 475
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Divernon ›
Education in Divernon
21% of adults 25 and older in Divernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Divernon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Divernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divernon | 1,164 | $71,750 | $133,700 | $1,034 |
| Pawnee | 2,738 | $81,103 | $149,500 | $838 |
| Auburn | 4,306 | $81,411 | $149,600 | $1,011 |
| Thayer | 531 | $62,083 | $97,100 | $968 |
| Chatham | 14,639 | $106,773 | $243,200 | $1,256 |
| Virden | 3,171 | $80,577 | $101,300 | $864 |
| Farmersville | 763 | $63,750 | $116,900 | $764 |
| Girard | 1,743 | $50,300 | $98,100 | $808 |
| Tovey | 629 | $89,000 | $79,100 | $808 |
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What is the median household income in Divernon, IL?
The median household income in Divernon is $71,750, 14% 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 Divernon?
The median home value in Divernon is $133,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Divernon?
The median gross rent in Divernon is $1,034 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Divernon, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Divernon?
The median age in Divernon is 37 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Divernon?
The average commute to work in Divernon is 30 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Divernon?
The unemployment rate in Divernon is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Divernon?
21% of adults in Divernon 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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