Living in London Mills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of London Mills · Census data 2020–2024
London Mills has 328 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $53,125 (36% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $64,400, the median rent is $1,107/month.
London Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
London Mills at a glance
- Population
- 328
- Median age
- 45State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $64,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is London Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in London Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In London Mills the median home value is $64,400, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
London Mills median household income
The median household income in London Mills is $53,125 and the income per person is $40,195. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in London Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.60
London Mills demographics
- Population
- 328
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of London Mills ›
Education in London Mills
11.8% of adults 25 and older in London Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in London Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
London Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Mills | 328 | $53,125 | $64,400 | $1,107 |
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
| Maquon | 161 | $63,125 | $72,500 | $617 |
| Avon | 694 | $50,000 | $62,200 | $875 |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | — |
| Prairie City | 378 | $60,694 | $91,500 | $717 |
| Norris | 303 | $44,844 | $63,100 | $863 |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
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What is the median household income in London Mills, IL?
The median household income in London Mills is $53,125, 36% 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 London Mills?
The median home value in London Mills is $64,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in London Mills?
The median gross rent in London Mills is $1,107 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is London Mills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in London Mills?
The median age in London Mills is 45 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in London Mills?
The average commute to work in London Mills is 28 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in London Mills?
The unemployment rate in London Mills is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is London Mills?
11.8% of adults in London Mills 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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