Living in Dixmoor, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dixmoor · Census data 2020–2024
Dixmoor has 2,948 residents with a median age of 29.2. The median household income is $44,600 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $84,400, the median rent is $1,272/month.
Dixmoor at a glance
- Population
- 2,948
- Median age
- 29.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,600State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $84,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,272/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Dixmoor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dixmoor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dixmoor the median home value is $84,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,272 per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,176 a month in housing costs.
Dixmoor median household income
The median household income in Dixmoor is $44,600 and the income per person is $19,602. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Dixmoor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,264
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 23.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.06
Dixmoor demographics
- Population
- 2,948
- Median age
- 29.2
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 964
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dixmoor ›
Education in Dixmoor
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Dixmoor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dixmoor
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 12.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Dixmoor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
| Calumet Park | 6,855 | $53,556 | $184,700 | $1,288 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| Markham | 11,355 | $57,302 | $135,300 | $1,621 |
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What is the median household income in Dixmoor, IL?
The median household income in Dixmoor is $44,600, 47% 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 Dixmoor?
The median home value in Dixmoor is $84,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Dixmoor?
The median gross rent in Dixmoor is $1,272 per month, about 47% of household income.
Is Dixmoor, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Dixmoor?
The median age in Dixmoor is 29.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Dixmoor?
The average commute to work in Dixmoor is 23 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dixmoor?
The unemployment rate in Dixmoor is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dixmoor?
8.1% of adults in Dixmoor 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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