Living in Hardin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardin · Census data 2020–2024
Hardin has 663 residents with a median age of 57.4. The median household income is $88,875 (7% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $89,000, the median rent is $476/month.
Hardin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hardin at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 57.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $89,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $476/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 52 min
Is Hardin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 52 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hardin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardin the median home value is $89,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $476 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $967 a month in housing costs.
Hardin median household income
The median household income in Hardin is $88,875 and the income per person is $36,476. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hardin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 44%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.80
44% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hardin has many vacation and second homes.
Hardin demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 57.4
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardin ›
Education in Hardin
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Hardin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 52 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Hardin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin | 663 | $88,875 | $89,000 | $476 |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| Batchtown | 237 | $57,500 | $126,800 | — |
| Elsberry | 1,870 | $49,760 | $139,000 | $865 |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
| Kampsville | 264 | $61,875 | $86,300 | $594 |
| Foley | 140 | $66,250 | $68,300 | $635 |
| Winfield | 1,745 | $75,766 | $208,100 | $744 |
| Otterville | 126 | $65,991 | $66,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hardin, IL?
The median household income in Hardin is $88,875, 7% 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 Hardin?
The median home value in Hardin is $89,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hardin?
The median gross rent in Hardin is $476 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Hardin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 52 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Hardin?
The median age in Hardin is 57.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hardin?
The average commute to work in Hardin is 52 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardin?
The unemployment rate in Hardin is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardin?
21.7% of adults in Hardin 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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