Living in Farmer City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmer City · Census data 2020–2024
Farmer City has 1,885 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $67,067 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $138,500, the median rent is $468/month.
Farmer City at a glance
- Population
- 1,885
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,067State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $138,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $468/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Farmer City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Farmer City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmer City the median home value is $138,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $468 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,351 a month in housing costs.
Farmer City median household income
The median household income in Farmer City is $67,067 and the income per person is $31,766. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Farmer City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 859
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.40
Farmer City demographics
- Population
- 1,885
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 763
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmer City ›
Education in Farmer City
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Farmer City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmer City
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Farmer City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer City | 1,885 | $67,067 | $138,500 | $468 |
| Mansfield | 866 | $78,750 | $142,200 | $1,021 |
| De Land | 448 | $50,000 | $87,000 | $644 |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| Bellflower | 328 | $82,500 | $122,000 | $869 |
| Le Roy | 3,236 | $81,875 | $167,600 | $830 |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| White Heath | 163 | $98,409 | $168,500 | — |
| Saybrook | 744 | $52,721 | $98,100 | $923 |
More for people moving to Farmer City
Farmer City ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Farmer City: FAQ
What is the median household income in Farmer City, IL?
The median household income in Farmer City is $67,067, 20% 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 Farmer City?
The median home value in Farmer City is $138,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Farmer City?
The median gross rent in Farmer City is $468 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Farmer City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Farmer City?
The median age in Farmer City is 42.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Farmer City?
The average commute to work in Farmer City is 26 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmer City?
The unemployment rate in Farmer City is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmer City?
17.5% of adults in Farmer City 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.
Last updated: