Living in Ellis Grove, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ellis Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Ellis Grove has 359 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $82,813 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $78,300, the median rent is $850/month.
Ellis Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ellis Grove at a glance
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $82,813State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $78,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ellis Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ellis Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ellis Grove the median home value is $78,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Ellis Grove median household income
The median household income in Ellis Grove is $82,813 and the income per person is $34,082. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ellis Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.38
Ellis Grove demographics
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ellis Grove ›
Education in Ellis Grove
6.8% of adults 25 and older in Ellis Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ellis Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Ellis Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Grove | 359 | $82,813 | $78,300 | $850 |
| Evansville | 781 | $65,750 | $88,200 | $791 |
| Chester | 6,797 | $80,625 | $111,700 | $760 |
| Ste. Genevieve | 5,010 | $48,097 | $172,400 | $771 |
| Ruma | 394 | $75,000 | $125,600 | $975 |
| St. Mary | 285 | $49,643 | $120,000 | $775 |
| Prairie du Rocher | 454 | $66,161 | $88,800 | $773 |
| Baldwin | 355 | $46,771 | $87,500 | $838 |
| Sparta | 4,068 | $52,188 | $111,200 | $762 |
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What is the median household income in Ellis Grove, IL?
The median household income in Ellis Grove is $82,813, about the same as 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 Ellis Grove?
The median home value in Ellis Grove is $78,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ellis Grove?
The median gross rent in Ellis Grove is $850 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Ellis Grove, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Ellis Grove?
The median age in Ellis Grove is 39.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ellis Grove?
The average commute to work in Ellis Grove is 19 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellis Grove?
The unemployment rate in Ellis Grove is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ellis Grove?
6.8% of adults in Ellis Grove 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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