Living in Edinburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edinburg · Census data 2020–2024
Edinburg has 1,195 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $89,886 (8% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $117,100, the median rent is $829/month.
Edinburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edinburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,195
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $89,886State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $117,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Edinburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Illinois median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Edinburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edinburg the median home value is $117,100, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
Edinburg median household income
The median household income in Edinburg is $89,886 and the income per person is $47,225. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Edinburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 547
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.35
Edinburg demographics
- Population
- 1,195
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edinburg ›
Education in Edinburg
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Edinburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edinburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Edinburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg | 1,195 | $89,886 | $117,100 | $829 |
| Bulpitt | 185 | $75,000 | $78,300 | $825 |
| Kincaid | 1,278 | $64,821 | $88,100 | $725 |
| Tovey | 629 | $89,000 | $79,100 | $808 |
| Langleyville | 282 | $47,969 | $106,500 | — |
| Taylorville | 10,646 | $57,552 | $104,100 | $828 |
| Rochester | 3,766 | $117,118 | $238,900 | $1,288 |
| Mechanicsburg | 728 | $93,125 | $188,800 | $958 |
| Mount Auburn | 399 | $43,333 | $84,800 | $1,175 |
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What is the median household income in Edinburg, IL?
The median household income in Edinburg is $89,886, 8% higher 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 Edinburg?
The median home value in Edinburg is $117,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Edinburg?
The median gross rent in Edinburg is $829 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Edinburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Illinois median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Edinburg?
The median age in Edinburg is 44.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Edinburg?
The average commute to work in Edinburg is 21 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edinburg?
The unemployment rate in Edinburg is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edinburg?
14.8% of adults in Edinburg 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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