Living in Jerseyville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jerseyville · Census data 2020–2024
Jerseyville has 7,445 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $73,529 (12% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $869/month.
Jerseyville at a glance
- Population
- 7,445
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,529State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jerseyville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jerseyville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jerseyville the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,323 a month in housing costs.
Jerseyville median household income
The median household income in Jerseyville is $73,529 and the income per person is $35,922. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Jerseyville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,483
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.40
Jerseyville demographics
- Population
- 7,445
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 2,952
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jerseyville ›
Education in Jerseyville
19% of adults 25 and older in Jerseyville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jerseyville
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Jerseyville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerseyville | 7,445 | $73,529 | $143,900 | $869 |
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
| Otterville | 126 | $65,991 | $66,000 | — |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| Medora | 316 | $76,750 | $93,800 | $636 |
| Grafton | 734 | $105,417 | $275,800 | $629 |
| Brighton | 2,306 | $80,214 | $145,000 | $815 |
| Elsah | 708 | $98,125 | $221,400 | $1,406 |
| Rockbridge | 146 | $98,125 | $77,500 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Jerseyville, IL?
The median household income in Jerseyville is $73,529, 12% 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 Jerseyville?
The median home value in Jerseyville is $143,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Jerseyville?
The median gross rent in Jerseyville is $869 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Jerseyville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Jerseyville?
The median age in Jerseyville is 44.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Jerseyville?
The average commute to work in Jerseyville is 25 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jerseyville?
The unemployment rate in Jerseyville is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jerseyville?
19% of adults in Jerseyville 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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