Living in Hainesville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hainesville · Census data 2020–2024
Hainesville has 3,524 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $129,911 (56% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $210,500, the median rent is $1,225/month.
Hainesville at a glance
- Population
- 3,524
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $129,911State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $210,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Hainesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Illinois median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hainesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hainesville the median home value is $210,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
Hainesville median household income
The median household income in Hainesville is $129,911 and the income per person is $51,443. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hainesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,259
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.89
Hainesville demographics
- Population
- 3,524
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 1,219
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hainesville ›
Education in Hainesville
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Hainesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hainesville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Hainesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainesville | 3,524 | $129,911 | $210,500 | $1,225 |
| Round Lake Park | 7,919 | $55,813 | $164,900 | $1,402 |
| Round Lake | 18,628 | $111,977 | $278,600 | $1,710 |
| Grayslake | 20,929 | $113,972 | $309,500 | $1,485 |
| Round Lake Beach | 27,079 | $86,059 | $199,200 | $1,543 |
| Long Lake | 3,307 | $104,621 | $220,100 | $1,530 |
| Round Lake Heights | 2,592 | $78,986 | $216,800 | $1,453 |
| Third Lake | 1,137 | $150,139 | $361,500 | — |
| Volo | 6,706 | $160,792 | $319,700 | $2,169 |
More for people moving to Hainesville
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What is the median household income in Hainesville, IL?
The median household income in Hainesville is $129,911, 56% 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 Hainesville?
The median home value in Hainesville is $210,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hainesville?
The median gross rent in Hainesville is $1,225 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Hainesville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Illinois median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Hainesville?
The median age in Hainesville is 39.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hainesville?
The average commute to work in Hainesville is 33 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hainesville?
The unemployment rate in Hainesville is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hainesville?
35.1% of adults in Hainesville 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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