Living in Medora, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medora · Census data 2020–2024
Medora has 316 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $76,750 (8% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $93,800, the median rent is $636/month.
Medora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Medora at a glance
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 49.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Medora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Medora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medora the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Medora median household income
The median household income in Medora is $76,750 and the income per person is $37,037. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Medora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.24
Medora demographics
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medora ›
Education in Medora
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Medora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medora
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Medora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medora | 316 | $76,750 | $93,800 | $636 |
| Shipman | 618 | $56,771 | $89,400 | — |
| Chesterfield | 201 | $60,000 | $86,000 | — |
| Rockbridge | 146 | $98,125 | $77,500 | $1,313 |
| Brighton | 2,306 | $80,214 | $145,000 | $815 |
| Jerseyville | 7,445 | $73,529 | $143,900 | $869 |
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
| Greenfield | 1,105 | $71,250 | $103,900 | $853 |
| Hettick | 153 | $65,000 | $142,500 | $732 |
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What is the median household income in Medora, IL?
The median household income in Medora is $76,750, 8% 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 Medora?
The median home value in Medora is $93,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Medora?
The median gross rent in Medora is $636 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Medora, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Medora?
The median age in Medora is 49.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Medora?
The average commute to work in Medora is 29 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medora?
The unemployment rate in Medora is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medora?
15.5% of adults in Medora 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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