Living in Momence, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Momence · Census data 2020–2024
Momence has 3,291 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $58,365 (30% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $154,800, the median rent is $803/month.
Momence at a glance
- Population
- 3,291
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,365State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $154,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $803/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Momence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Momence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Momence the median home value is $154,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
Momence median household income
The median household income in Momence is $58,365 and the income per person is $30,599. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Momence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,350
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.42
Momence demographics
- Population
- 3,291
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,275
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Momence ›
Education in Momence
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Momence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Momence
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Momence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momence | 3,291 | $58,365 | $154,800 | $803 |
| Sun River Terrace | 636 | $65,481 | $125,000 | $1,083 |
| Grant Park | 1,449 | $78,385 | $215,800 | $1,177 |
| Hopkins Park | 627 | $30,660 | $91,700 | $661 |
| Aroma Park | 655 | $78,500 | $157,200 | $850 |
| Bradley | 15,325 | $67,420 | $173,400 | $1,186 |
| St. Anne | 1,104 | $83,077 | $154,900 | $921 |
| Manteno | 9,030 | $97,634 | $248,400 | $1,141 |
| Kankakee | 23,996 | $47,514 | $104,900 | $1,023 |
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What is the median household income in Momence, IL?
The median household income in Momence is $58,365, 30% 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 Momence?
The median home value in Momence is $154,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Momence?
The median gross rent in Momence is $803 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Momence, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Momence?
The median age in Momence is 37.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Momence?
The average commute to work in Momence is 27 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Momence?
The unemployment rate in Momence is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Momence?
14.8% of adults in Momence 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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