Living in Kane, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kane · Census data 2020–2024
Kane has 201 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $54,375 (35% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $80,600, the median rent is $858/month.
Kane is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kane at a glance
- Population
- 201
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $80,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Kane a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kane the median home value is $80,600, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Kane median household income
The median household income in Kane is $54,375 and the income per person is $28,948. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Kane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 41.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.23
41.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kane has many vacation and second homes.
Kane demographics
- Population
- 201
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kane ›
Education in Kane
5% of adults 25 and older in Kane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kane
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Kane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
| Jerseyville | 7,445 | $73,529 | $143,900 | $869 |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
| Rockbridge | 146 | $98,125 | $77,500 | $1,313 |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| Otterville | 126 | $65,991 | $66,000 | — |
| Medora | 316 | $76,750 | $93,800 | $636 |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
| Greenfield | 1,105 | $71,250 | $103,900 | $853 |
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What is the median household income in Kane, IL?
The median household income in Kane is $54,375, 35% 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 Kane?
The median home value in Kane is $80,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Kane?
The median gross rent in Kane is $858 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Kane, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Kane?
The median age in Kane is 45.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Kane?
The average commute to work in Kane is 26 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kane?
The unemployment rate in Kane is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kane?
5% of adults in Kane 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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