Living in Industry, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Industry · Census data 2020–2024
Industry has 569 residents with a median age of 28.3. The median household income is $51,250 (39% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $85,300, the median rent is $790/month.
Industry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Industry at a glance
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 28.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $85,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $790/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Industry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Industry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Industry the median home value is $85,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $966 a month in housing costs.
Industry median household income
The median household income in Industry is $51,250 and the income per person is $22,898. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Industry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.53
Industry demographics
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 28.3
- Under 18
- 38.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Industry ›
Education in Industry
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Industry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Industry
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Industry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | 569 | $51,250 | $85,300 | $790 |
| Littleton | 105 | $64,792 | $104,700 | — |
| Vermont | 698 | $48,846 | $57,000 | $704 |
| Table Grove | 306 | $59,000 | $75,500 | $794 |
| Macomb | 14,894 | $44,411 | $103,300 | $765 |
| Colchester | 1,128 | $63,981 | $91,700 | $808 |
| Bardolph | 204 | $28,750 | $49,300 | — |
| Tennessee | 160 | $77,500 | $72,200 | $1,075 |
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
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Industry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Industry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Industry, IL?
The median household income in Industry is $51,250, 39% 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 Industry?
The median home value in Industry is $85,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Industry?
The median gross rent in Industry is $790 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Industry, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Industry?
The median age in Industry is 28.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Industry?
The average commute to work in Industry is 20 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Industry?
The unemployment rate in Industry is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Industry?
23.7% of adults in Industry 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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