Living in Emden, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emden · Census data 2020–2024
Emden has 387 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $69,167 (17% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $113,400, the median rent is $889/month.
Emden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emden at a glance
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 49.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $69,167State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $113,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Emden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emden the median home value is $113,400, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,137 a month in housing costs.
Emden median household income
The median household income in Emden is $69,167 and the income per person is $41,651. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Emden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.97
Emden demographics
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emden ›
Education in Emden
20% of adults 25 and older in Emden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Emden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emden | 387 | $69,167 | $113,400 | $889 |
| Hartsburg | 415 | $73,529 | $84,300 | $1,065 |
| Delavan | 1,489 | $62,841 | $123,600 | $876 |
| San Jose | 557 | $55,809 | $76,800 | — |
| Hopedale | 753 | $54,375 | $144,700 | $897 |
| Armington | 343 | $62,083 | $93,300 | $1,656 |
| New Holland | 216 | $77,500 | $87,900 | $858 |
| Green Valley | 683 | $53,500 | $115,900 | $759 |
| Lincoln | 13,281 | $57,340 | $124,300 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Emden, IL?
The median household income in Emden is $69,167, 17% 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 Emden?
The median home value in Emden is $113,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Emden?
The median gross rent in Emden is $889 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Emden, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Emden?
The median age in Emden is 49.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Emden?
The average commute to work in Emden is 25 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emden?
The unemployment rate in Emden is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emden?
20% of adults in Emden 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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