Living in Harristown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harristown · Census data 2020–2024
Harristown has 1,550 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $72,426 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $117,700, the median rent is $825/month.
Harristown at a glance
- Population
- 1,550
- Median age
- 37State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,426State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $117,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Harristown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harristown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harristown the median home value is $117,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,127 a month in housing costs.
Harristown median household income
The median household income in Harristown is $72,426 and the income per person is $31,410. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Harristown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 570
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.76
Harristown demographics
- Population
- 1,550
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 561
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harristown ›
Education in Harristown
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Harristown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harristown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Harristown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harristown | 1,550 | $72,426 | $117,700 | $825 |
| Boody | 301 | $53,500 | $104,900 | — |
| Niantic | 671 | $67,155 | $114,800 | $1,066 |
| Warrensburg | 921 | $81,719 | $145,400 | $775 |
| Decatur | 69,815 | $51,592 | $99,600 | $845 |
| Forsyth | 3,502 | $112,000 | $281,000 | $1,222 |
| Macon | 1,047 | $68,750 | $108,600 | $918 |
| Mount Zion | 5,660 | $103,365 | $201,100 | $744 |
| Latham | 297 | $68,333 | $82,500 | $750 |
More for people moving to Harristown
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What is the median household income in Harristown, IL?
The median household income in Harristown is $72,426, 13% 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 Harristown?
The median home value in Harristown is $117,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Harristown?
The median gross rent in Harristown is $825 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Harristown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Harristown?
The median age in Harristown is 37 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Harristown?
The average commute to work in Harristown is 22 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harristown?
The unemployment rate in Harristown is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harristown?
13.2% of adults in Harristown 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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