Living in Gridley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gridley · Census data 2020–2024
Gridley has 1,390 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $67,250 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $808/month.
Gridley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gridley at a glance
- Population
- 1,390
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gridley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gridley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gridley the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,294 a month in housing costs.
Gridley median household income
The median household income in Gridley is $67,250 and the income per person is $38,621. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Gridley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 571
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.52
Gridley demographics
- Population
- 1,390
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 551
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gridley ›
Education in Gridley
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Gridley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gridley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Gridley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley | 1,390 | $67,250 | $141,300 | $808 |
| El Paso | 2,917 | $75,625 | $159,400 | $881 |
| Chenoa | 1,647 | $65,769 | $124,700 | $876 |
| Kappa | 226 | $98,125 | $169,400 | $925 |
| Lexington | 2,126 | $99,167 | $172,500 | $728 |
| Flanagan | 849 | $62,083 | $108,900 | $868 |
| Hudson | 1,918 | $110,000 | $224,700 | $1,063 |
| Towanda | 350 | $72,500 | $158,800 | $1,000 |
| Secor | 300 | $83,125 | $113,000 | $782 |
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What is the median household income in Gridley, IL?
The median household income in Gridley is $67,250, 19% 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 Gridley?
The median home value in Gridley is $141,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Gridley?
The median gross rent in Gridley is $808 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Gridley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Gridley?
The median age in Gridley is 37.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Gridley?
The average commute to work in Gridley is 26 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gridley?
The unemployment rate in Gridley is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gridley?
28.1% of adults in Gridley 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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