Living in Joy, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Joy · Census data 2020–2024
Joy has 387 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $56,250 (33% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $76,100, the median rent is $965/month.
Joy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Joy at a glance
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 33State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $76,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Joy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Joy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Joy the median home value is $76,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,084 a month in housing costs.
Joy median household income
The median household income in Joy is $56,250 and the income per person is $30,600. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Joy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.29
Joy demographics
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Joy ›
Education in Joy
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Joy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Joy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Joy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy | 387 | $56,250 | $76,100 | $965 |
| New Boston | 648 | $60,662 | $95,400 | $484 |
| Aledo | 3,668 | $72,292 | $147,600 | $806 |
| Keithsburg | 490 | $44,625 | $65,900 | $607 |
| Seaton | 228 | $60,625 | $109,200 | $1,097 |
| Oakville | 204 | $63,750 | $77,500 | $850 |
| Reynolds | 584 | $76,458 | $151,200 | $1,250 |
| Edgington | 390 | $91,964 | $153,800 | — |
| Little York | 379 | $54,545 | $81,200 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Joy, IL?
The median household income in Joy is $56,250, 33% 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 Joy?
The median home value in Joy is $76,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Joy?
The median gross rent in Joy is $965 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Joy, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Joy?
The median age in Joy is 33 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Joy?
The average commute to work in Joy is 38 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Joy?
The unemployment rate in Joy is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Joy?
8.1% of adults in Joy 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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