Living in Elliott, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elliott · Census data 2020–2024
Elliott has 258 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $51,094 (39% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $83,800, the median rent is $736/month.
Elliott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elliott at a glance
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 27.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,094State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $83,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $736/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Elliott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elliott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elliott the median home value is $83,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $868 a month in housing costs.
Elliott median household income
The median household income in Elliott is $51,094 and the income per person is $23,587. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Elliott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.69
Elliott demographics
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elliott ›
Education in Elliott
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Elliott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elliott
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Elliott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott | 258 | $51,094 | $83,800 | $736 |
| Gibson City | 3,434 | $42,955 | $153,800 | $943 |
| Melvin | 430 | $43,958 | $66,300 | $681 |
| Paxton | 4,131 | $62,386 | $120,400 | $784 |
| Ludlow | 372 | $45,000 | $72,500 | $1,024 |
| Sibley | 286 | $72,250 | $90,600 | $1,281 |
| Loda | 279 | $80,250 | $108,300 | — |
| Fisher | 1,605 | $97,702 | $190,100 | $917 |
| Roberts | 487 | $60,500 | $59,700 | $865 |
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What is the median household income in Elliott, IL?
The median household income in Elliott is $51,094, 39% 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 Elliott?
The median home value in Elliott is $83,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Elliott?
The median gross rent in Elliott is $736 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Elliott, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Elliott?
The median age in Elliott is 27.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Elliott?
The average commute to work in Elliott is 29 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elliott?
The unemployment rate in Elliott is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elliott?
12.6% of adults in Elliott 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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