Living in La Rose, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Rose · Census data 2020–2024
La Rose has 97 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $41,875 (50% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $72,900, the median rent is $1,014/month.
La Rose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Rose at a glance
- Population
- 97
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $72,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is La Rose a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 21.4%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Rose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Rose the median home value is $72,900, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,100 a month in housing costs.
La Rose median household income
The median household income in La Rose is $41,875 and the income per person is $33,026. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in La Rose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 1.83
La Rose demographics
- Population
- 97
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Rose ›
Education in La Rose
2.6% of adults 25 and older in La Rose have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Rose
- Unemployment rate
- 21.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.4%
La Rose vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in La Rose, IL?
The median household income in La Rose is $41,875, 50% 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 Rose?
The median home value in La Rose is $72,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in La Rose?
The median gross rent in La Rose is $1,014 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is La Rose, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 21.4%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in La Rose?
The median age in La Rose is 44.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in La Rose?
The average commute to work in La Rose is 31 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Rose?
The unemployment rate in La Rose is 21.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Rose?
2.6% of adults in La Rose 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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