Living in Limestone, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Limestone · Census data 2020–2024
Limestone has 1,419 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $103,906 (25% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $212,200, the median rent is $1,182/month.
Limestone is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Limestone at a glance
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $103,906State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $212,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,182/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Limestone a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Illinois median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Limestone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Limestone the median home value is $212,200, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,182 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,656 a month in housing costs.
Limestone median household income
The median household income in Limestone is $103,906 and the income per person is $55,873. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Limestone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 644
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.31
Limestone demographics
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 613
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Limestone ›
Education in Limestone
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Limestone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Limestone
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Limestone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone | 1,419 | $103,906 | $212,200 | $1,182 |
| Bonfield | 473 | $91,250 | $195,100 | — |
| Bourbonnais | 18,078 | $81,708 | $253,100 | $1,269 |
| Kankakee | 23,996 | $47,514 | $104,900 | $1,023 |
| Bradley | 15,325 | $67,420 | $173,400 | $1,186 |
| Sammons Point | 223 | $62,250 | $168,800 | — |
| Aroma Park | 655 | $78,500 | $157,200 | $850 |
| Herscher | 1,246 | $91,667 | $197,600 | $925 |
| Chebanse | 920 | $65,278 | $161,500 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Limestone, IL?
The median household income in Limestone is $103,906, 25% higher 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 Limestone?
The median home value in Limestone is $212,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Limestone?
The median gross rent in Limestone is $1,182 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Limestone, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Illinois median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Limestone?
The median age in Limestone is 39.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Limestone?
The average commute to work in Limestone is 26 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Limestone?
The unemployment rate in Limestone is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Limestone?
23.6% of adults in Limestone 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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