Living in Nebo, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nebo · Census data 2020–2024
Nebo has 266 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $44,625 (46% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $46,200, the median rent is $950/month.
Nebo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nebo at a glance
- Population
- 266
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,625State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $46,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Nebo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nebo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nebo the median home value is $46,200, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,021 a month in housing costs.
Nebo median household income
The median household income in Nebo is $44,625 and the income per person is $21,573. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Nebo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.06
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nebo has many vacation and second homes.
Nebo demographics
- Population
- 266
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nebo ›
Education in Nebo
2.5% of adults 25 and older in Nebo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nebo
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.8%
Nebo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo | 266 | $44,625 | $46,200 | $950 |
| Pleasant Hill | 970 | $49,904 | $78,200 | $638 |
| Clarksville | 402 | $63,000 | $107,700 | $725 |
| Pittsfield | 4,420 | $54,643 | $111,400 | $705 |
| Milton | 217 | $50,769 | $71,300 | — |
| Kampsville | 264 | $61,875 | $86,300 | $594 |
| Louisiana | 3,228 | $38,673 | $72,100 | $645 |
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What is the median household income in Nebo, IL?
The median household income in Nebo is $44,625, 46% 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 Nebo?
The median home value in Nebo is $46,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Nebo?
The median gross rent in Nebo is $950 per month.
Is Nebo, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Nebo?
The median age in Nebo is 44.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Nebo?
The average commute to work in Nebo is 20 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nebo?
The unemployment rate in Nebo is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nebo?
2.5% of adults in Nebo 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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