Living in Hecker, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hecker · Census data 2020–2024
Hecker has 521 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $79,583 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $166,800, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Hecker is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hecker at a glance
- Population
- 521
- Median age
- 31.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $166,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Hecker a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hecker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hecker the median home value is $166,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,368 a month in housing costs.
Hecker median household income
The median household income in Hecker is $79,583 and the income per person is $35,150. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hecker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.52
Hecker demographics
- Population
- 521
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 207
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hecker ›
Education in Hecker
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Hecker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hecker
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Hecker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hecker | 521 | $79,583 | $166,800 | $1,014 |
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
| Red Bud | 3,782 | $71,850 | $171,000 | $845 |
| Smithton | 3,680 | $135,455 | $256,300 | — |
| Waterloo | 11,129 | $98,711 | $249,500 | $886 |
| Lenzburg | 428 | $42,656 | $77,900 | $669 |
| Freeburg | 4,592 | $92,065 | $241,200 | $1,046 |
| Millstadt | 4,008 | $90,901 | $230,500 | $1,150 |
| Baldwin | 355 | $46,771 | $87,500 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in Hecker, IL?
The median household income in Hecker is $79,583, 5% 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 Hecker?
The median home value in Hecker is $166,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hecker?
The median gross rent in Hecker is $1,014 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Hecker, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Hecker?
The median age in Hecker is 31.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hecker?
The average commute to work in Hecker is 32 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hecker?
The unemployment rate in Hecker is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hecker?
19.9% of adults in Hecker 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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