Living in Donovan, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donovan · Census data 2020–2024
Donovan has 281 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $48,917 (41% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $87,100, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Donovan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Donovan at a glance
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,917State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $87,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Donovan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Donovan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donovan the median home value is $87,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $965 a month in housing costs.
Donovan median household income
The median household income in Donovan is $48,917 and the income per person is $23,055. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Donovan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 26.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.73
Donovan demographics
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donovan ›
Education in Donovan
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Donovan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donovan
- Unemployment rate
- 18.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Donovan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan | 281 | $48,917 | $87,100 | $1,021 |
| Iroquois | 185 | $53,750 | $92,600 | $738 |
| Beaverville | 289 | $51,000 | $96,300 | — |
| Martinton | 363 | $79,000 | $105,000 | — |
| Papineau | 132 | $51,250 | $72,000 | $775 |
| Sheldon | 1,195 | $44,280 | $78,000 | $801 |
| Morocco | 1,040 | $61,767 | $113,900 | $852 |
| Watseka | 4,780 | $43,608 | $103,700 | $790 |
| St. Anne | 1,104 | $83,077 | $154,900 | $921 |
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What is the median household income in Donovan, IL?
The median household income in Donovan is $48,917, 41% 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 Donovan?
The median home value in Donovan is $87,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Donovan?
The median gross rent in Donovan is $1,021 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Donovan, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Donovan?
The median age in Donovan is 40.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Donovan?
The average commute to work in Donovan is 47 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donovan?
The unemployment rate in Donovan is 18.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donovan?
14.8% of adults in Donovan 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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