Living in Gilson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilson · Census data 2020–2024
Gilson has 120 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $44,531 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $30,000.
Gilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilson at a glance
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 63State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,531State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $30,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
Is Gilson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilson the median home value is $30,000, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $614 a month in housing costs.
Gilson median household income
The median household income in Gilson is $44,531 and the income per person is $25,419. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Gilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 92
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.03
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gilson has many vacation and second homes.
Gilson demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.2%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 27.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilson ›
Education in Gilson
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Gilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Gilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | — |
| Maquon | 161 | $63,125 | $72,500 | $617 |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Williamsfield | 531 | $82,417 | $109,800 | $617 |
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
| London Mills | 328 | $53,125 | $64,400 | $1,107 |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
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What is the median household income in Gilson, IL?
The median household income in Gilson is $44,531, 47% 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 Gilson?
The median home value in Gilson is $30,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Gilson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Gilson?
The median age in Gilson is 63 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Gilson?
The unemployment rate in Gilson is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilson?
13.2% of adults in Gilson 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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