Living in Herscher, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herscher · Census data 2020–2024
Herscher has 1,246 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $91,667 (10% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $197,600, the median rent is $925/month.
Herscher is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Herscher at a glance
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 40State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,667State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $197,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Herscher a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Herscher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herscher the median home value is $197,600, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,666 a month in housing costs.
Herscher median household income
The median household income in Herscher is $91,667 and the income per person is $37,544. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Herscher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 544
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.56
Herscher demographics
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herscher ›
Education in Herscher
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Herscher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herscher
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Herscher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herscher | 1,246 | $91,667 | $197,600 | $925 |
| Buckingham | 308 | $85,938 | $129,200 | $1,313 |
| Cabery | 235 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $921 |
| Bonfield | 473 | $91,250 | $195,100 | — |
| Reddick | 202 | $84,063 | $154,500 | $1,125 |
| Limestone | 1,419 | $103,906 | $212,200 | $1,182 |
| Essex | 1,026 | $108,250 | $228,200 | $1,143 |
| Chebanse | 920 | $65,278 | $161,500 | $1,027 |
| Kempton | 258 | $81,250 | $67,600 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Herscher, IL?
The median household income in Herscher is $91,667, 10% higher 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 Herscher?
The median home value in Herscher is $197,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Herscher?
The median gross rent in Herscher is $925 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Herscher, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Herscher?
The median age in Herscher is 40 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Herscher?
The average commute to work in Herscher is 25 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herscher?
The unemployment rate in Herscher is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herscher?
29.9% of adults in Herscher 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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