Living in Fairbury, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairbury · Census data 2020–2024
Fairbury has 3,713 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $70,962 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $162,200, the median rent is $776/month.
Fairbury at a glance
- Population
- 3,713
- Median age
- 33.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,962State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $162,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Fairbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fairbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairbury the median home value is $162,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,261 a month in housing costs.
Fairbury median household income
The median household income in Fairbury is $70,962 and the income per person is $36,941. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fairbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,615
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.43
Fairbury demographics
- Population
- 3,713
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,502
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairbury ›
Education in Fairbury
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Fairbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairbury
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Fairbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 3,713 | $70,962 | $162,200 | $776 |
| Forrest | 994 | $73,426 | $113,000 | $730 |
| Chenoa | 1,647 | $65,769 | $124,700 | $876 |
| Chatsworth | 1,172 | $69,559 | $103,200 | $723 |
| Saunemin | 352 | $56,250 | $94,600 | — |
| Pontiac | 11,294 | $61,279 | $116,300 | $842 |
| Anchor | 206 | $72,250 | $98,100 | — |
| Sibley | 286 | $72,250 | $90,600 | $1,281 |
| Colfax | 1,054 | $70,625 | $136,300 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Fairbury, IL?
The median household income in Fairbury is $70,962, 15% 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 Fairbury?
The median home value in Fairbury is $162,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fairbury?
The median gross rent in Fairbury is $776 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Fairbury, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Fairbury?
The median age in Fairbury is 33.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fairbury?
The average commute to work in Fairbury is 15 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairbury?
The unemployment rate in Fairbury is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairbury?
29.3% of adults in Fairbury 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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