Living in Ferris, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferris · Census data 2020–2024
Ferris has 105 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $43,125 (48% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $77,900.
Ferris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ferris at a glance
- Population
- 105
- Median age
- 55.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $77,900State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ferris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ferris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferris the median home value is $77,900, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $970 a month in housing costs.
Ferris median household income
The median household income in Ferris is $43,125 and the income per person is $41,376. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ferris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 51
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.33
Ferris demographics
- Population
- 105
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 45
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferris ›
Education in Ferris
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Ferris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferris
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.9%
Ferris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris | 105 | $43,125 | $77,900 | — |
| Carthage | 2,291 | $77,004 | $112,900 | $680 |
| Elvaston | 163 | $38,750 | $126,800 | — |
| Pontoosuc | 108 | $62,500 | $66,700 | — |
| Dallas City | 894 | $63,056 | $90,000 | $866 |
| Hamilton | 2,714 | $56,895 | $114,100 | $941 |
| Sandusky | 354 | $108,977 | $331,300 | — |
| Nauvoo | 931 | $68,750 | $156,700 | $775 |
| Keokuk | 9,662 | $52,711 | $104,300 | $871 |
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What is the median household income in Ferris, IL?
The median household income in Ferris is $43,125, 48% 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 Ferris?
The median home value in Ferris is $77,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Ferris, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
What is the median age in Ferris?
The median age in Ferris is 55.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ferris?
The average commute to work in Ferris is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferris?
The unemployment rate in Ferris is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferris?
6.3% of adults in Ferris 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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