Living in German Valley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of German Valley · Census data 2020–2024
German Valley has 467 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $73,661 (12% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $130,300, the median rent is $904/month.
German Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
German Valley at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,661State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $130,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is German Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in German Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In German Valley the median home value is $130,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
German Valley median household income
The median household income in German Valley is $73,661 and the income per person is $29,978. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in German Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.67
German Valley demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 175
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of German Valley ›
Education in German Valley
29% of adults 25 and older in German Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in German Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
German Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Valley | 467 | $73,661 | $130,300 | $904 |
| Ridott | 130 | $71,875 | $126,000 | $850 |
| Leaf River | 477 | $79,500 | $94,000 | $917 |
| Forreston | 1,360 | $70,676 | $129,900 | $744 |
| Freeport | 23,505 | $51,723 | $92,100 | $793 |
| Pecatonica | 2,024 | $73,162 | $143,900 | $1,038 |
| Willow Lake | 764 | $100,568 | $162,200 | — |
| Mount Morris | 2,726 | $45,726 | $121,800 | $512 |
| Westlake Village | 1,414 | $116,563 | $239,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in German Valley, IL?
The median household income in German Valley is $73,661, 12% 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 German Valley?
The median home value in German Valley is $130,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in German Valley?
The median gross rent in German Valley is $904 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is German Valley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in German Valley?
The median age in German Valley is 36.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in German Valley?
The average commute to work in German Valley is 25 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in German Valley?
The unemployment rate in German Valley is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is German Valley?
29% of adults in German Valley 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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