Living in Fisher, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fisher · Census data 2020–2024
Fisher has 1,605 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $97,702 (17% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $190,100, the median rent is $917/month.
Fisher at a glance
- Population
- 1,605
- Median age
- 37State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,702State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $190,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Fisher a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Illinois median; home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Fisher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fisher the median home value is $190,100, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,359 a month in housing costs.
Fisher median household income
The median household income in Fisher is $97,702 and the income per person is $40,914. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fisher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.58
Fisher demographics
- Population
- 1,605
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 623
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fisher ›
Education in Fisher
26% of adults 25 and older in Fisher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fisher
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Fisher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher | 1,605 | $97,702 | $190,100 | $917 |
| Lake of the Woods | 2,091 | $61,625 | $193,500 | $1,190 |
| Mahomet | 10,049 | $118,586 | $299,100 | $1,396 |
| Bellflower | 328 | $82,500 | $122,000 | $869 |
| Thomasboro | 918 | $64,038 | $111,800 | $808 |
| Rantoul | 12,421 | $48,691 | $118,200 | $890 |
| Gibson City | 3,434 | $42,955 | $153,800 | $943 |
| Mansfield | 866 | $78,750 | $142,200 | $1,021 |
| Elliott | 258 | $51,094 | $83,800 | $736 |
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What is the median household income in Fisher, IL?
The median household income in Fisher is $97,702, 17% higher 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 Fisher?
The median home value in Fisher is $190,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fisher?
The median gross rent in Fisher is $917 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Fisher, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Illinois median; home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Fisher?
The median age in Fisher is 37 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fisher?
The average commute to work in Fisher is 30 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fisher?
The unemployment rate in Fisher is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fisher?
26% of adults in Fisher 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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