Living in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Cape Girardeau · Census data 2020–2024
East Cape Girardeau has 283 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $42,188 (49% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $62,500, the median rent is $930/month.
East Cape Girardeau is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Cape Girardeau at a glance
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,188State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $62,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is East Cape Girardeau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in East Cape Girardeau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Cape Girardeau the median home value is $62,500, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.
East Cape Girardeau median household income
The median household income in East Cape Girardeau is $42,188 and the income per person is $21,627. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Cape Girardeau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 39%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.48
39% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Cape Girardeau has many vacation and second homes.
East Cape Girardeau demographics
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Cape Girardeau ›
Education in East Cape Girardeau
12.2% of adults 25 and older in East Cape Girardeau have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Cape Girardeau
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
East Cape Girardeau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cape Girardeau | 283 | $42,188 | $62,500 | $930 |
| McClure | 239 | $75,385 | $56,700 | $836 |
| Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | $55,658 | $196,300 | $876 |
| Scott City | 4,371 | $62,599 | $147,500 | $933 |
| Thebes | 353 | $40,917 | — | $583 |
| Kelso | 603 | $56,875 | $215,400 | $591 |
| Dutchtown | 187 | $86,111 | $154,200 | — |
| Gordonville | 473 | $82,750 | $241,500 | $1,013 |
| Jackson | 15,659 | $77,105 | $240,000 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in East Cape Girardeau, IL?
The median household income in East Cape Girardeau is $42,188, 49% 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 East Cape Girardeau?
The median home value in East Cape Girardeau is $62,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Cape Girardeau?
The median gross rent in East Cape Girardeau is $930 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is East Cape Girardeau, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in East Cape Girardeau?
The median age in East Cape Girardeau is 39.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Cape Girardeau?
The average commute to work in East Cape Girardeau is 17 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Cape Girardeau?
The unemployment rate in East Cape Girardeau is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Cape Girardeau?
12.2% of adults in East Cape Girardeau 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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