Living in Knoxville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Knoxville · Census data 2020–2024
Knoxville has 3,211 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $82,863 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $145,300, the median rent is $623/month.
Knoxville at a glance
- Population
- 3,211
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $82,863State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $145,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $623/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Knoxville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Knoxville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Knoxville the median home value is $145,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $623 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,247 a month in housing costs.
Knoxville median household income
The median household income in Knoxville is $82,863 and the income per person is $34,327. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Knoxville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,446
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.26
Knoxville demographics
- Population
- 3,211
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,357
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Knoxville ›
Education in Knoxville
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Knoxville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Knoxville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Knoxville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | — |
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Henderson | 284 | $57,875 | $111,100 | $679 |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
| Maquon | 161 | $63,125 | $72,500 | $617 |
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What is the median household income in Knoxville, IL?
The median household income in Knoxville is $82,863, about the same as 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 Knoxville?
The median home value in Knoxville is $145,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Knoxville?
The median gross rent in Knoxville is $623 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Knoxville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Knoxville?
The median age in Knoxville is 42.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Knoxville?
The average commute to work in Knoxville is 21 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Knoxville?
The unemployment rate in Knoxville is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Knoxville?
24.8% of adults in Knoxville 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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