Living in Hoyleton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoyleton · Census data 2020–2024
Hoyleton has 523 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $71,094 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Hoyleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hoyleton at a glance
- Population
- 523
- Median age
- 33.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,094State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hoyleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Hoyleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoyleton the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Hoyleton median household income
The median household income in Hoyleton is $71,094 and the income per person is $24,199. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hoyleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.92
Hoyleton demographics
- Population
- 523
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 157
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoyleton ›
Education in Hoyleton
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Hoyleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoyleton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Hoyleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyleton | 523 | $71,094 | $100,000 | $1,063 |
| New Minden | 218 | $66,875 | $95,000 | — |
| Irvington | 774 | $80,219 | $91,700 | $826 |
| Hoffman | 607 | $66,667 | $106,700 | $675 |
| Richview | 208 | $71,250 | $90,800 | — |
| Wamac | 804 | $36,500 | $20,100 | $787 |
| Ashley | 412 | $49,559 | $82,500 | $729 |
| Nashville | 2,940 | $63,170 | $156,500 | $813 |
| Centralia | 11,856 | $47,807 | $89,600 | $765 |
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What is the median household income in Hoyleton, IL?
The median household income in Hoyleton is $71,094, 15% 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 Hoyleton?
The median home value in Hoyleton is $100,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hoyleton?
The median gross rent in Hoyleton is $1,063 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Hoyleton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Hoyleton?
The median age in Hoyleton is 33.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hoyleton?
The average commute to work in Hoyleton is 27 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoyleton?
The unemployment rate in Hoyleton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoyleton?
21.1% of adults in Hoyleton 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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