Living in La Harpe, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Harpe · Census data 2020–2024
La Harpe has 1,273 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $49,205 (41% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $86,400, the median rent is $491/month.
La Harpe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Harpe at a glance
- Population
- 1,273
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,205State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $86,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $491/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Harpe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Harpe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Harpe the median home value is $86,400, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $897 a month in housing costs.
La Harpe median household income
The median household income in La Harpe is $49,205 and the income per person is $31,039. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in La Harpe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 628
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.19
La Harpe demographics
- Population
- 1,273
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 575
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Harpe ›
Education in La Harpe
25.6% of adults 25 and older in La Harpe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Harpe
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.7%
La Harpe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Harpe | 1,273 | $49,205 | $86,400 | $491 |
| Blandinsville | 666 | $52,375 | $68,800 | $1,059 |
| Lomax | 318 | $51,875 | $79,000 | $810 |
| Dallas City | 894 | $63,056 | $90,000 | $866 |
| Raritan | 134 | $68,750 | $87,500 | $875 |
| Stronghurst | 949 | $59,375 | $124,600 | $894 |
| Pontoosuc | 108 | $62,500 | $66,700 | — |
| Ferris | 105 | $43,125 | $77,900 | — |
| Tennessee | 160 | $77,500 | $72,200 | $1,075 |
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What is the median household income in La Harpe, IL?
The median household income in La Harpe is $49,205, 41% 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 La Harpe?
The median home value in La Harpe is $86,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in La Harpe?
The median gross rent in La Harpe is $491 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is La Harpe, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in La Harpe?
The median age in La Harpe is 42.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in La Harpe?
The average commute to work in La Harpe is 29 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Harpe?
The unemployment rate in La Harpe is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Harpe?
25.6% of adults in La Harpe 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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