Living in Harrisburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrisburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harrisburg has 8,372 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $43,415 (48% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $84,100, the median rent is $760/month.
Harrisburg at a glance
- Population
- 8,372
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,415State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $84,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Harrisburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Harrisburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrisburg the median home value is $84,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 39.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,008 a month in housing costs.
Harrisburg median household income
The median household income in Harrisburg is $43,415 and the income per person is $27,259. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Harrisburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,046
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.31
Harrisburg demographics
- Population
- 8,372
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 3,464
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrisburg ›
Education in Harrisburg
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Harrisburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrisburg
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.8%
Harrisburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 8,372 | $43,415 | $84,100 | $760 |
| Carrier Mills | 1,634 | $50,729 | $60,100 | $478 |
| Raleigh | 235 | $49,167 | $80,000 | $600 |
| Eldorado | 3,771 | $37,154 | $66,200 | $657 |
| Galatia | 913 | $48,258 | $70,200 | $912 |
| Equality | 609 | $42,443 | $82,900 | $428 |
| Stonefort | 422 | $56,477 | $65,700 | $766 |
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Crab Orchard | 394 | $148,906 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Harrisburg, IL?
The median household income in Harrisburg is $43,415, 48% 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 Harrisburg?
The median home value in Harrisburg is $84,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Harrisburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisburg is $760 per month, about 39.1% of household income.
Is Harrisburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in Harrisburg?
The median age in Harrisburg is 39 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Harrisburg?
The average commute to work in Harrisburg is 19 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrisburg?
The unemployment rate in Harrisburg is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrisburg?
15.8% of adults in Harrisburg 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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