Living in Humboldt, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humboldt · Census data 2020–2024
Humboldt has 329 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $59,063 (29% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $81,500, the median rent is $877/month.
Humboldt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Humboldt at a glance
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,063State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $81,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Humboldt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Humboldt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humboldt the median home value is $81,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Humboldt median household income
The median household income in Humboldt is $59,063 and the income per person is $27,752. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Humboldt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 157
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.27
Humboldt demographics
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humboldt ›
Education in Humboldt
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Humboldt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humboldt
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Humboldt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 329 | $59,063 | $81,500 | $877 |
| Arcola | 2,892 | $89,827 | $124,100 | $803 |
| Mattoon | 16,586 | $51,597 | $97,700 | $740 |
| Arthur | 2,083 | $54,907 | $151,300 | $892 |
| Charleston | 17,062 | $49,300 | $137,400 | $817 |
| Hindsboro | 368 | $50,938 | $76,300 | $914 |
| Allenville | 126 | $69,250 | $95,000 | $1,125 |
| Lerna | 226 | $67,679 | $94,400 | $850 |
| Tuscola | 4,808 | $78,179 | $154,300 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Humboldt, IL?
The median household income in Humboldt is $59,063, 29% 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 Humboldt?
The median home value in Humboldt is $81,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Humboldt?
The median gross rent in Humboldt is $877 per month, about 17.2% of household income.
Is Humboldt, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Humboldt?
The median age in Humboldt is 41.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Humboldt?
The average commute to work in Humboldt is 23 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt?
The unemployment rate in Humboldt is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humboldt?
14.8% of adults in Humboldt 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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