Living in Enfield, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Enfield · Census data 2020–2024
Enfield has 546 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $37,386 (55% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $60,400, the median rent is $438/month.
Enfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Enfield at a glance
- Population
- 546
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $37,386State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $60,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $438/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Enfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Enfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Enfield the median home value is $60,400, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $438 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $791 a month in housing costs.
Enfield median household income
The median household income in Enfield is $37,386 and the income per person is $23,210. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Enfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 252
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.58
Enfield demographics
- Population
- 546
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Enfield ›
Education in Enfield
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Enfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Enfield
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Enfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield | 546 | $37,386 | $60,400 | $438 |
| Norris City | 1,624 | $42,333 | $86,700 | $711 |
| Carmi | 4,845 | $47,827 | $114,800 | $839 |
| Mill Shoals | 126 | $58,875 | $65,800 | — |
| McLeansboro | 2,675 | $45,422 | $79,500 | $566 |
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Omaha | 171 | $57,321 | $47,500 | $810 |
| Crossville | 679 | $40,750 | $64,500 | — |
| New Haven | 464 | $36,250 | $61,000 | $490 |
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What is the median household income in Enfield, IL?
The median household income in Enfield is $37,386, 55% 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 Enfield?
The median home value in Enfield is $60,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Enfield?
The median gross rent in Enfield is $438 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Enfield, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Enfield?
The median age in Enfield is 36 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Enfield?
The average commute to work in Enfield is 25 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Enfield?
The unemployment rate in Enfield is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Enfield?
6.1% of adults in Enfield 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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