Living in Hebron, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hebron · Census data 2020–2024
Hebron has 1,261 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $85,375 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $208,100, the median rent is $1,118/month.
Hebron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hebron at a glance
- Population
- 1,261
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $85,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $208,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,118/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hebron a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hebron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hebron the median home value is $208,100, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,794 a month in housing costs.
Hebron median household income
The median household income in Hebron is $85,375 and the income per person is $35,240. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hebron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 460
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.70
Hebron demographics
- Population
- 1,261
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 460
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hebron ›
Education in Hebron
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Hebron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hebron
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Hebron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron | 1,261 | $85,375 | $208,100 | $1,118 |
| Greenwood | 502 | $131,250 | $415,900 | $1,366 |
| Bloomfield | 4,780 | $98,068 | $236,100 | $1,265 |
| Richmond | 2,622 | $73,029 | $238,600 | $1,220 |
| Genoa City | 2,942 | $81,213 | $241,300 | $1,181 |
| Wonder Lake | 4,292 | $94,655 | $252,200 | — |
| Lake Geneva | 8,521 | $75,629 | $343,800 | $1,389 |
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | $83,750 | $285,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hebron, IL?
The median household income in Hebron is $85,375, about the same as 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 Hebron?
The median home value in Hebron is $208,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hebron?
The median gross rent in Hebron is $1,118 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is Hebron, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Hebron?
The median age in Hebron is 38.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hebron?
The average commute to work in Hebron is 28 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hebron?
The unemployment rate in Hebron is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hebron?
18.5% of adults in Hebron 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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