Living in Gilman, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilman · Census data 2020–2024
Gilman has 1,612 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $70,750 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $120,500, the median rent is $733/month.
Gilman at a glance
- Population
- 1,612
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $120,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Gilman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Gilman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilman the median home value is $120,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,155 a month in housing costs.
Gilman median household income
The median household income in Gilman is $70,750 and the income per person is $35,386. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Gilman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 779
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.32
Gilman demographics
- Population
- 1,612
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 663
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilman ›
Education in Gilman
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Gilman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilman
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Gilman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman | 1,612 | $70,750 | $120,500 | $733 |
| Onarga | 1,430 | $78,352 | $99,300 | $941 |
| Danforth | 611 | $54,625 | $151,200 | $1,523 |
| Crescent City | 456 | $58,333 | $116,500 | $817 |
| Thawville | 210 | $42,500 | $80,800 | $817 |
| Ashkum | 918 | $78,365 | $150,600 | $798 |
| Piper City | 703 | $39,680 | $80,400 | $768 |
| Buckley | 422 | $53,500 | $96,800 | $838 |
| Clifton | 1,385 | $92,344 | $205,400 | $844 |
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What is the median household income in Gilman, IL?
The median household income in Gilman is $70,750, 15% 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 Gilman?
The median home value in Gilman is $120,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Gilman?
The median gross rent in Gilman is $733 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Gilman, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Gilman?
The median age in Gilman is 41.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Gilman?
The average commute to work in Gilman is 27 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilman?
The unemployment rate in Gilman is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilman?
16.3% of adults in Gilman 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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