Living in Hurst, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hurst · Census data 2020–2024
Hurst has 700 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $36,635 (56% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $68,600, the median rent is $382/month.
Hurst is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hurst at a glance
- Population
- 700
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,635State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $68,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $382/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hurst a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hurst the median home value is $68,600, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $382 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,010 a month in housing costs.
Hurst median household income
The median household income in Hurst is $36,635 and the income per person is $25,567. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 374
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.06
Hurst demographics
- Population
- 700
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 339
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hurst ›
Education in Hurst
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Hurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hurst
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.4%
Hurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | $68,600 | $382 |
| Bush | 354 | $55,357 | $78,000 | $838 |
| Blairsville | 231 | $73,229 | $181,500 | — |
| Royalton | 1,214 | $59,219 | $71,500 | $906 |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | $143,800 | $1,038 |
| De Soto | 1,654 | $62,813 | $94,700 | $832 |
| Carterville | 5,818 | $62,337 | $197,100 | $909 |
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | $113,300 | $1,002 |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
More for people moving to Hurst
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What is the median household income in Hurst, IL?
The median household income in Hurst is $36,635, 56% 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 Hurst?
The median home value in Hurst is $68,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hurst?
The median gross rent in Hurst is $382 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Hurst, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
What is the median age in Hurst?
The median age in Hurst is 42.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hurst?
The average commute to work in Hurst is 28 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hurst?
The unemployment rate in Hurst is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hurst?
16.3% of adults in Hurst 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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