Living in Donnellson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donnellson · Census data 2020–2024
Donnellson has 129 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $45,875 (45% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $51,700, the median rent is $913/month.
Donnellson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Donnellson at a glance
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 51.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $51,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Donnellson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Donnellson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donnellson the median home value is $51,700, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,050 a month in housing costs.
Donnellson median household income
The median household income in Donnellson is $45,875 and the income per person is $22,434. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Donnellson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 24.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.43
Donnellson demographics
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donnellson ›
Education in Donnellson
2.3% of adults 25 and older in Donnellson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donnellson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Donnellson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnellson | 129 | $45,875 | $51,700 | $913 |
| Panama | 420 | $72,917 | $54,700 | $970 |
| Sorento | 472 | $47,679 | $63,200 | $533 |
| Coffeen | 592 | $72,500 | $60,800 | $828 |
| Taylor Springs | 633 | $45,000 | $67,400 | $772 |
| Walshville | 158 | $72,917 | — | — |
| Schram City | 578 | $51,250 | $94,300 | $743 |
| Hillsboro | 5,803 | $50,158 | $111,700 | $715 |
| Old Ripley | 125 | $62,188 | $81,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Donnellson, IL?
The median household income in Donnellson is $45,875, 45% 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 Donnellson?
The median home value in Donnellson is $51,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Donnellson?
The median gross rent in Donnellson is $913 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Donnellson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
What is the median age in Donnellson?
The median age in Donnellson is 51.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Donnellson?
The average commute to work in Donnellson is 20 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donnellson?
The unemployment rate in Donnellson is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donnellson?
2.3% of adults in Donnellson 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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