Living in Eldred, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldred · Census data 2020–2024
Eldred has 172 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $80,417 (4% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $80,000, the median rent is $605/month.
Eldred is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eldred at a glance
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 51State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $605/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.7%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Eldred a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eldred
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldred the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $605 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $869 a month in housing costs.
Eldred median household income
The median household income in Eldred is $80,417 and the income per person is $44,080. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Eldred: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 98
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.07
Eldred demographics
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 83
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldred ›
Education in Eldred
2.7% of adults 25 and older in Eldred have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldred
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 94.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Eldred vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
| Kampsville | 264 | $61,875 | $86,300 | $594 |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
| Hardin | 663 | $88,875 | $89,000 | $476 |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Elsberry | 1,870 | $49,760 | $139,000 | $865 |
| Nebo | 266 | $44,625 | $46,200 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Eldred, IL?
The median household income in Eldred is $80,417, 4% 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 Eldred?
The median home value in Eldred is $80,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Eldred?
The median gross rent in Eldred is $605 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Eldred, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Eldred?
The median age in Eldred is 51 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Eldred?
The average commute to work in Eldred is 48 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldred?
The unemployment rate in Eldred is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldred?
2.7% of adults in Eldred 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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