Living in Dupo, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dupo · Census data 2020–2024
Dupo has 3,879 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $61,644 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $113,800, the median rent is $912/month.
Dupo at a glance
- Population
- 3,879
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,644State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $113,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Dupo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dupo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dupo the median home value is $113,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,210 a month in housing costs.
Dupo median household income
The median household income in Dupo is $61,644 and the income per person is $31,137. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Dupo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,739
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.43
Dupo demographics
- Population
- 3,879
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 1,598
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dupo ›
Education in Dupo
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Dupo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dupo
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Dupo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupo | 3,879 | $61,644 | $113,800 | $912 |
| East Carondelet | 233 | $67,500 | $58,600 | $1,116 |
| Lemay | 16,228 | $60,399 | $152,200 | $881 |
| Columbia | 11,127 | $107,606 | $293,000 | $1,128 |
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | $1,200 |
| Cahokia Heights | 17,106 | $33,792 | $56,000 | $981 |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | $67,071 | $218,400 | $1,066 |
| St. George | 1,458 | $68,091 | $161,100 | $833 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
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What is the median household income in Dupo, IL?
The median household income in Dupo is $61,644, 26% 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 Dupo?
The median home value in Dupo is $113,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Dupo?
The median gross rent in Dupo is $912 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Dupo, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Dupo?
The median age in Dupo is 42.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Dupo?
The average commute to work in Dupo is 26 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dupo?
The unemployment rate in Dupo is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dupo?
17.8% of adults in Dupo 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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