Living in Murphysboro, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murphysboro · Census data 2020–2024
Murphysboro has 6,735 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $44,154 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $85,900, the median rent is $697/month.
Murphysboro at a glance
- Population
- 6,735
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,154State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $85,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $697/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 49.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Murphysboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Murphysboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murphysboro the median home value is $85,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $998 a month in housing costs.
Murphysboro median household income
The median household income in Murphysboro is $44,154 and the income per person is $29,101. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Murphysboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,021
- Owner-occupied
- 49.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.2%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.91
Murphysboro demographics
- Population
- 6,735
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,373
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murphysboro ›
Education in Murphysboro
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Murphysboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murphysboro
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Murphysboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro | 6,735 | $44,154 | $85,900 | $697 |
| Harrison | 830 | $77,632 | $176,100 | $915 |
| De Soto | 1,654 | $62,813 | $94,700 | $832 |
| Carbondale | 22,158 | $32,128 | $127,900 | $771 |
| Gorham | 248 | $55,938 | $26,100 | $571 |
| Vergennes | 303 | $54,583 | $97,500 | $950 |
| Elkville | 751 | $39,063 | $71,000 | $728 |
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | $68,600 | $382 |
| Makanda | 612 | $79,000 | $242,600 | $954 |
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What is the median household income in Murphysboro, IL?
The median household income in Murphysboro is $44,154, 47% 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 Murphysboro?
The median home value in Murphysboro is $85,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Murphysboro?
The median gross rent in Murphysboro is $697 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Murphysboro, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Murphysboro?
The median age in Murphysboro is 39.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Murphysboro?
The average commute to work in Murphysboro is 21 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murphysboro?
The unemployment rate in Murphysboro is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murphysboro?
24.3% of adults in Murphysboro 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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