Living in Henderson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 284 residents with a median age of 27.5. The median household income is $57,875 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $111,100, the median rent is $679/month.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 27.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $111,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $679/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $111,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,112 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $57,875 and the income per person is $26,887. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.43
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 27.5
- Under 18
- 35.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 284 | $57,875 | $111,100 | $679 |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Rio | 205 | $72,500 | $115,600 | $775 |
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
| North Henderson | 191 | $74,231 | $66,700 | — |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| Woodhull | 731 | $65,893 | $122,400 | $634 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, IL?
The median household income in Henderson is $57,875, 31% 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 Henderson?
The median home value in Henderson is $111,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $679 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Henderson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 27.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 27 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
16.6% of adults in Henderson 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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