Living in Heyworth, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Heyworth · Census data 2020–2024
Heyworth has 2,573 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $96,500 (16% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $210,600, the median rent is $1,053/month.
Heyworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,573
- Median age
- 35State: 39
- Median household income
- $96,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $210,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,053/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Heyworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Illinois median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Heyworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heyworth the median home value is $210,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,695 a month in housing costs.
Heyworth median household income
The median household income in Heyworth is $96,500 and the income per person is $39,089. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Heyworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 944
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.83
Heyworth demographics
- Population
- 2,573
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 910
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Heyworth ›
Education in Heyworth
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Heyworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Heyworth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Heyworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyworth | 2,573 | $96,500 | $210,600 | $1,053 |
| Wapella | 480 | $51,818 | $98,500 | $925 |
| Shirley | 103 | $36,490 | $84,800 | — |
| Downs | 1,641 | $110,625 | $240,600 | $1,258 |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | $95,300 | $670 |
| McLean | 708 | $87,321 | $140,400 | $1,400 |
| Bloomington | 78,907 | $77,384 | $203,300 | $1,050 |
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | $102,800 | $934 |
| Le Roy | 3,236 | $81,875 | $167,600 | $830 |
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What is the median household income in Heyworth, IL?
The median household income in Heyworth is $96,500, 16% 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 Heyworth?
The median home value in Heyworth is $210,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Heyworth?
The median gross rent in Heyworth is $1,053 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Heyworth, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Illinois median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Heyworth?
The median age in Heyworth is 35 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Heyworth?
The average commute to work in Heyworth is 23 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Heyworth?
The unemployment rate in Heyworth is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Heyworth?
30.9% of adults in Heyworth 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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