Living in Henry, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henry · Census data 2020–2024
Henry has 2,441 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $65,577 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $117,000, the median rent is $681/month.
Henry at a glance
- Population
- 2,441
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,577State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $117,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $681/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Henry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Henry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henry the median home value is $117,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.
Henry median household income
The median household income in Henry is $65,577 and the income per person is $34,611. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Henry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,147
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.28
Henry demographics
- Population
- 2,441
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 1,034
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henry ›
Education in Henry
21% of adults 25 and older in Henry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henry
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Henry vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Henry, IL?
The median household income in Henry is $65,577, 21% 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 Henry?
The median home value in Henry is $117,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Henry?
The median gross rent in Henry is $681 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Henry, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Henry?
The median age in Henry is 44.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Henry?
The average commute to work in Henry is 29 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henry?
The unemployment rate in Henry is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henry?
21% of adults in Henry 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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