Living in Holcomb, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holcomb · Census data 2020–2024
Holcomb has 152 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $68,125 (18% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $130,600, the median rent is $850/month.
Holcomb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Holcomb at a glance
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 59.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $130,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Holcomb a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holcomb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holcomb the median home value is $130,600, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,388 a month in housing costs.
Holcomb median household income
The median household income in Holcomb is $68,125 and the income per person is $30,353. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Holcomb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
Holcomb demographics
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holcomb ›
Education in Holcomb
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Holcomb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holcomb
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Holcomb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb | 152 | $68,125 | $130,600 | $850 |
| Davis Junction | 2,757 | $107,833 | $205,500 | $1,250 |
| Kings | 332 | $68,750 | $176,400 | $1,075 |
| Stillman Valley | 1,260 | $87,833 | $175,800 | $1,307 |
| Monroe Center | 369 | $93,056 | $164,700 | $1,027 |
| Hillcrest | 1,824 | $80,568 | $164,200 | $1,295 |
| New Milford | 1,194 | $76,458 | $132,500 | $744 |
| Byron | 3,743 | $78,852 | $198,700 | $929 |
| Rochelle | 9,529 | $66,307 | $164,300 | $985 |
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What is the median household income in Holcomb, IL?
The median household income in Holcomb is $68,125, 18% 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 Holcomb?
The median home value in Holcomb is $130,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Holcomb?
The median gross rent in Holcomb is $850 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Holcomb, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Holcomb?
The median age in Holcomb is 59.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Holcomb?
The average commute to work in Holcomb is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holcomb?
The unemployment rate in Holcomb is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holcomb?
14.6% of adults in Holcomb 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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