Living in Goofy Ridge, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goofy Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Goofy Ridge has 125 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $38,750 (54% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $54,300.
Goofy Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Goofy Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 63State: 39
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $54,300State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0.8%
Is Goofy Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Goofy Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goofy Ridge the median home value is $54,300, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $586 a month in housing costs.
Goofy Ridge median household income
The median household income in Goofy Ridge is $38,750 and the income per person is $36,411. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Goofy Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 60.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.2%
- Vacant
- 41.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.29
41.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Goofy Ridge has many vacation and second homes.
Goofy Ridge demographics
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goofy Ridge ›
Education in Goofy Ridge
0.8% of adults 25 and older in Goofy Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goofy Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Goofy Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goofy Ridge | 125 | $38,750 | $54,300 | — |
| Forest City | 223 | $87,813 | $86,300 | $937 |
| Banner | 157 | $52,917 | $101,600 | $775 |
| Dunfermline | 314 | $70,833 | $119,300 | $950 |
| Manito | 1,692 | $71,920 | $112,600 | $741 |
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
| Havana | 2,989 | $41,184 | $95,300 | $625 |
| Bryant | 160 | $35,000 | $91,400 | $590 |
| Lewistown | 1,781 | $54,000 | $102,200 | $599 |
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What is the median household income in Goofy Ridge, IL?
The median household income in Goofy Ridge is $38,750, 54% 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 Goofy Ridge?
The median home value in Goofy Ridge is $54,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Goofy Ridge, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Goofy Ridge?
The median age in Goofy Ridge is 63 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Goofy Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Goofy Ridge is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goofy Ridge?
0.8% of adults in Goofy Ridge 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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