Living in Glasford, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasford · Census data 2020–2024
Glasford has 720 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $77,500 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,800, the median rent is $620/month.
Glasford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glasford at a glance
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $620/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Glasford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glasford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glasford the median home value is $102,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,112 a month in housing costs.
Glasford median household income
The median household income in Glasford is $77,500 and the income per person is $38,182. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Glasford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.17
Glasford demographics
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasford ›
Education in Glasford
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Glasford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Glasford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasford | 720 | $77,500 | $102,800 | $620 |
| Kingston Mines | 182 | $51,875 | $75,000 | $575 |
| Mapleton | 332 | $67,813 | $106,300 | $567 |
| Lake Camelot | 1,629 | $133,656 | $236,400 | — |
| Banner | 157 | $52,917 | $101,600 | $775 |
| Hanna City | 1,330 | $73,265 | $123,900 | $905 |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | $72,821 | $139,100 | $1,214 |
| Trivoli | 365 | $67,407 | $151,900 | — |
| Pekin | 31,781 | $60,790 | $120,700 | $819 |
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What is the median household income in Glasford, IL?
The median household income in Glasford is $77,500, 7% 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 Glasford?
The median home value in Glasford is $102,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Glasford?
The median gross rent in Glasford is $620 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Glasford, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Glasford?
The median age in Glasford is 44.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Glasford?
The average commute to work in Glasford is 25 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasford?
The unemployment rate in Glasford is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasford?
13.9% of adults in Glasford 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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