Living in Henning, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henning · Census data 2020–2024
Henning has 236 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $79,500 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $86,000, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Henning is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henning at a glance
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $86,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Henning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Henning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henning the median home value is $86,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $959 a month in housing costs.
Henning median household income
The median household income in Henning is $79,500 and the income per person is $32,255. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Henning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 101
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.62
Henning demographics
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henning ›
Education in Henning
1.4% of adults 25 and older in Henning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henning
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Henning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henning | 236 | $79,500 | $86,000 | $1,107 |
| Alvan (Alvin) | 230 | $88,750 | $91,600 | — |
| Potomac | 605 | $53,194 | $95,500 | $780 |
| Rossville | 1,332 | $62,417 | $92,200 | $782 |
| Bismarck | 507 | $79,583 | $114,500 | $856 |
| Hoopeston | 5,034 | $60,861 | $78,100 | $882 |
| State Line City | 103 | $73,750 | $86,400 | — |
| East Lynn | 373 | $243,544 | — | — |
| Danville | 28,595 | $45,957 | $79,000 | $846 |
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What is the median household income in Henning, IL?
The median household income in Henning is $79,500, 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 Henning?
The median home value in Henning is $86,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Henning?
The median gross rent in Henning is $1,107 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is Henning, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Henning?
The median age in Henning is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Henning?
The average commute to work in Henning is 23 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henning?
The unemployment rate in Henning is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henning?
1.4% of adults in Henning 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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