Living in Leonore, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leonore · Census data 2020–2024
Leonore has 97 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $47,500 (43% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $76,300, the median rent is $942/month.
Leonore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leonore at a glance
- Population
- 97
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $76,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Leonore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leonore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leonore the median home value is $76,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Leonore median household income
The median household income in Leonore is $47,500 and the income per person is $33,491. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Leonore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 58
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.11
Leonore demographics
- Population
- 97
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 24.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leonore ›
Education in Leonore
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Leonore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leonore
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.4%
Leonore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonore | 97 | $47,500 | $76,300 | $942 |
| Tonica | 717 | $90,000 | $126,300 | $855 |
| Lostant | 407 | $65,417 | $100,000 | $1,018 |
| Kangley | 302 | $88,125 | $96,100 | $686 |
| Grand Ridge | 584 | $78,929 | $158,700 | $1,023 |
| Oglesby | 3,570 | $76,189 | $139,700 | $888 |
| Streator | 12,330 | $57,609 | $94,700 | $852 |
| Cedar Point | 262 | $73,125 | $90,000 | $1,288 |
| Wenona | 999 | $43,300 | $101,100 | $866 |
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What is the median household income in Leonore, IL?
The median household income in Leonore is $47,500, 43% 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 Leonore?
The median home value in Leonore is $76,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Leonore?
The median gross rent in Leonore is $942 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Leonore, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Leonore?
The median age in Leonore is 39.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Leonore?
The average commute to work in Leonore is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leonore?
The unemployment rate in Leonore is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leonore?
4.4% of adults in Leonore 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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