Living in East Carondelet, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Carondelet · Census data 2020–2024
East Carondelet has 233 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $67,500 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $58,600, the median rent is $1,116/month.
East Carondelet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Carondelet at a glance
- Population
- 233
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $58,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,116/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is East Carondelet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East Carondelet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Carondelet the median home value is $58,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month, which is 20.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,139 a month in housing costs.
East Carondelet median household income
The median household income in East Carondelet is $67,500 and the income per person is $32,436. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Carondelet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 173
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 42.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.33
42.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Carondelet has many vacation and second homes.
East Carondelet demographics
- Population
- 233
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 100
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Carondelet ›
Education in East Carondelet
10.1% of adults 25 and older in East Carondelet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Carondelet
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
East Carondelet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carondelet | 233 | $67,500 | $58,600 | $1,116 |
| Dupo | 3,879 | $61,644 | $113,800 | $912 |
| Lemay | 16,228 | $60,399 | $152,200 | $881 |
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | $1,200 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
| St. George | 1,458 | $68,091 | $161,100 | $833 |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | $67,071 | $218,400 | $1,066 |
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| Cahokia Heights | 17,106 | $33,792 | $56,000 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in East Carondelet, IL?
The median household income in East Carondelet is $67,500, 19% 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 Carondelet?
The median home value in East Carondelet is $58,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Carondelet?
The median gross rent in East Carondelet is $1,116 per month, about 20.4% of household income.
Is East Carondelet, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in East Carondelet?
The median age in East Carondelet is 45.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Carondelet?
The average commute to work in East Carondelet is 27 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Carondelet?
The unemployment rate in East Carondelet is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Carondelet?
10.1% of adults in East Carondelet 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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