Living in Kings, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kings · Census data 2020–2024
Kings has 332 residents with a median age of 18.2. The median household income is $68,750 (18% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $176,400, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Kings is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kings at a glance
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 18.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $176,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Kings a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kings
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kings the median home value is $176,400, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,210 a month in housing costs.
Kings median household income
The median household income in Kings is $68,750 and the income per person is $17,809. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Kings: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 5.19
Kings demographics
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 18.2
- Under 18
- 49.1%
- 65 and older
- 0.9%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 28%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kings ›
Education in Kings
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Kings have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kings
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Kings vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 332 | $68,750 | $176,400 | $1,075 |
| Hillcrest | 1,824 | $80,568 | $164,200 | $1,295 |
| Holcomb | 152 | $68,125 | $130,600 | $850 |
| Rochelle | 9,529 | $66,307 | $164,300 | $985 |
| Davis Junction | 2,757 | $107,833 | $205,500 | $1,250 |
| Stillman Valley | 1,260 | $87,833 | $175,800 | $1,307 |
| Creston | 550 | $66,667 | $167,400 | $988 |
| Monroe Center | 369 | $93,056 | $164,700 | $1,027 |
| Ashton | 935 | $62,778 | $114,200 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in Kings, IL?
The median household income in Kings is $68,750, 18% 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 Kings?
The median home value in Kings is $176,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Kings?
The median gross rent in Kings is $1,075 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Kings, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Kings?
The median age in Kings is 18.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Kings?
The average commute to work in Kings is 36 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kings?
The unemployment rate in Kings is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kings?
6.5% of adults in Kings 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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