Living in Nauvoo, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nauvoo · Census data 2020–2024
Nauvoo has 931 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $68,750 (18% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $156,700, the median rent is $775/month.
Nauvoo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nauvoo at a glance
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $156,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Nauvoo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nauvoo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nauvoo the median home value is $156,700, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,079 a month in housing costs.
Nauvoo median household income
The median household income in Nauvoo is $68,750 and the income per person is $26,924. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Nauvoo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 43.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.58
43.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nauvoo has many vacation and second homes.
Nauvoo demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nauvoo ›
Education in Nauvoo
35.6% of adults 25 and older in Nauvoo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nauvoo
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Nauvoo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauvoo | 931 | $68,750 | $156,700 | $775 |
| Montrose | 744 | $66,250 | $103,500 | $625 |
| Fort Madison | 10,133 | $50,705 | $94,200 | $826 |
| Sandusky | 354 | $108,977 | $331,300 | — |
| Mooar | 144 | $69,423 | $77,200 | — |
| Keokuk | 9,662 | $52,711 | $104,300 | $871 |
| Hamilton | 2,714 | $56,895 | $114,100 | $941 |
| Pontoosuc | 108 | $62,500 | $66,700 | — |
| Donnellson | 776 | $54,453 | $147,800 | $644 |
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What is the median household income in Nauvoo, IL?
The median household income in Nauvoo is $68,750, 18% 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 Nauvoo?
The median home value in Nauvoo is $156,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Nauvoo?
The median gross rent in Nauvoo is $775 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Nauvoo, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in Nauvoo?
The median age in Nauvoo is 42.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Nauvoo?
The average commute to work in Nauvoo is 21 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nauvoo?
The unemployment rate in Nauvoo is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nauvoo?
35.6% of adults in Nauvoo 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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