Living in Hoopeston, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoopeston · Census data 2020–2024
Hoopeston has 5,034 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $60,861 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $78,100, the median rent is $882/month.
Hoopeston at a glance
- Population
- 5,034
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,861State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $78,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $882/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hoopeston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hoopeston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoopeston the median home value is $78,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,162 a month in housing costs.
Hoopeston median household income
The median household income in Hoopeston is $60,861 and the income per person is $32,522. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hoopeston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,253
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.50
Hoopeston demographics
- Population
- 5,034
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,999
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoopeston ›
Education in Hoopeston
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Hoopeston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoopeston
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 16.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Hoopeston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopeston | 5,034 | $60,861 | $78,100 | $882 |
| Rossville | 1,332 | $62,417 | $92,200 | $782 |
| Wellington | 165 | $54,063 | $67,200 | — |
| East Lynn | 373 | $243,544 | — | — |
| Ambia | 158 | $61,250 | $53,300 | — |
| Henning | 236 | $79,500 | $86,000 | $1,107 |
| Alvan (Alvin) | 230 | $88,750 | $91,600 | — |
| Milford | 1,052 | $46,827 | $74,600 | $716 |
| Rankin | 601 | $41,250 | $56,900 | $767 |
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What is the median household income in Hoopeston, IL?
The median household income in Hoopeston is $60,861, 27% 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 Hoopeston?
The median home value in Hoopeston is $78,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hoopeston?
The median gross rent in Hoopeston is $882 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Hoopeston, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Hoopeston?
The median age in Hoopeston is 38.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hoopeston?
The average commute to work in Hoopeston is 19 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoopeston?
The unemployment rate in Hoopeston is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoopeston?
29.6% of adults in Hoopeston 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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