Living in Golf, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golf · Census data 2020–2024
Golf has 518 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $242,772 (191% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $954,700.
Golf is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golf at a glance
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 51.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $242,772State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $954,700State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 98.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Golf a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 263% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Golf
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golf the median home value is $954,700, 187% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Golf median household income
The median household income in Golf is $242,772 and the income per person is $120,929. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Golf: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 98.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.1%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.70
Golf demographics
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golf ›
Education in Golf
74.4% of adults 25 and older in Golf have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 38% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golf
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30.7%
- Drive alone
- 44.6%
- Public transit
- 23.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Golf vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Skokie | 66,219 | $95,337 | $387,200 | $1,552 |
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
| Kenilworth | 2,503 | $250,001 | $1,560,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Golf, IL?
The median household income in Golf is $242,772, 191% 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 Golf?
The median home value in Golf is $954,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Golf, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 263% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Golf?
The median age in Golf is 51.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Golf?
The average commute to work in Golf is 32 minutes; 30.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golf?
The unemployment rate in Golf is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golf?
74.4% of adults in Golf 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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