Living in Fieldon, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fieldon · Census data 2020–2024
Fieldon has 200 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $61,667 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,300.
Fieldon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fieldon at a glance
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 50.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,667State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,300State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fieldon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fieldon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fieldon the median home value is $91,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $989 a month in housing costs.
Fieldon median household income
The median household income in Fieldon is $61,667 and the income per person is $32,761. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fieldon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 132
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 25.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.04
Fieldon demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 98
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fieldon ›
Education in Fieldon
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Fieldon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fieldon
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Fieldon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| Otterville | 126 | $65,991 | $66,000 | — |
| Hardin | 663 | $88,875 | $89,000 | $476 |
| Jerseyville | 7,445 | $73,529 | $143,900 | $869 |
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
| Batchtown | 237 | $57,500 | $126,800 | — |
| Grafton | 734 | $105,417 | $275,800 | $629 |
| Brussels | 214 | $55,875 | $131,700 | — |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
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What is the median household income in Fieldon, IL?
The median household income in Fieldon is $61,667, 26% 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 Fieldon?
The median home value in Fieldon is $91,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Fieldon, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in Fieldon?
The median age in Fieldon is 50.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fieldon?
The average commute to work in Fieldon is 23 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fieldon?
The unemployment rate in Fieldon is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fieldon?
4.8% of adults in Fieldon 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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