Living in Herrin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herrin · Census data 2020–2024
Herrin has 12,226 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $59,975 (28% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $113,300, the median rent is $1,002/month.
Herrin at a glance
- Population
- 12,226
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,975State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $113,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,002/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Herrin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Herrin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herrin the median home value is $113,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,252 a month in housing costs.
Herrin median household income
The median household income in Herrin is $59,975 and the income per person is $36,228. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Herrin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,183
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.16
Herrin demographics
- Population
- 12,226
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 5,559
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herrin ›
Education in Herrin
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Herrin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herrin
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Herrin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | $113,300 | $1,002 |
| Energy | 1,050 | $65,357 | $151,800 | $638 |
| Crainville | 1,641 | $65,461 | $185,300 | $690 |
| Carterville | 5,818 | $62,337 | $197,100 | $909 |
| Freeman Spur | 149 | $35,000 | $60,600 | $850 |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | $143,800 | $1,038 |
| Blairsville | 231 | $73,229 | $181,500 | — |
| Whiteash | 301 | $114,464 | — | — |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | $88,100 | $976 |
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What is the median household income in Herrin, IL?
The median household income in Herrin is $59,975, 28% 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 Herrin?
The median home value in Herrin is $113,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Herrin?
The median gross rent in Herrin is $1,002 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Herrin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Herrin?
The median age in Herrin is 41.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Herrin?
The average commute to work in Herrin is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herrin?
The unemployment rate in Herrin is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herrin?
22.8% of adults in Herrin 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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