Living in Hull, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hull · Census data 2020–2024
Hull has 413 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $60,863 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $96,900, the median rent is $633/month.
Hull is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hull at a glance
- Population
- 413
- Median age
- 51State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,863State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $96,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $633/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hull a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hull
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hull the median home value is $96,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $927 a month in housing costs.
Hull median household income
The median household income in Hull is $60,863 and the income per person is $32,585. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hull: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.89
Hull demographics
- Population
- 413
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 19.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hull ›
Education in Hull
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Hull have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hull
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Hull vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 413 | $60,863 | $96,900 | $633 |
| Kinderhook | 249 | $60,536 | $70,800 | $656 |
| Plainville | 183 | $76,250 | $98,000 | — |
| New Canton | 230 | $58,000 | $83,900 | $688 |
| Payson | 1,100 | $60,478 | $132,000 | $768 |
| Barry | 1,512 | $76,042 | $92,700 | $644 |
| Hannibal | 16,771 | $53,721 | $127,700 | $805 |
| El Dara | 118 | $58,125 | $72,100 | — |
| Liberty | 409 | $78,977 | $137,500 | — |
More for people moving to Hull
Hull ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hull: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hull, IL?
The median household income in Hull is $60,863, 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 Hull?
The median home value in Hull is $96,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hull?
The median gross rent in Hull is $633 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Hull, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Hull?
The median age in Hull is 51 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hull?
The average commute to work in Hull is 29 minutes; 31.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hull?
The unemployment rate in Hull is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hull?
26.5% of adults in Hull 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.
Last updated: