Living in Niantic, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Niantic · Census data 2020–2024
Niantic has 671 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $67,155 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,800, the median rent is $1,066/month.
Niantic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Niantic at a glance
- Population
- 671
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,155State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,066/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Niantic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 13.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Niantic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Niantic the median home value is $114,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,262 a month in housing costs.
Niantic median household income
The median household income in Niantic is $67,155 and the income per person is $30,742. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Niantic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 258
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 3.05
Niantic demographics
- Population
- 671
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 220
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Niantic ›
Education in Niantic
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Niantic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Niantic
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Niantic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niantic | 671 | $67,155 | $114,800 | $1,066 |
| Illiopolis | 890 | $63,125 | $100,800 | $663 |
| Harristown | 1,550 | $72,426 | $117,700 | $825 |
| Warrensburg | 921 | $81,719 | $145,400 | $775 |
| Latham | 297 | $68,333 | $82,500 | $750 |
| Mount Auburn | 399 | $43,333 | $84,800 | $1,175 |
| Boody | 301 | $53,500 | $104,900 | — |
| Blue Mound | 882 | $70,329 | $123,100 | $950 |
| Forsyth | 3,502 | $112,000 | $281,000 | $1,222 |
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What is the median household income in Niantic, IL?
The median household income in Niantic is $67,155, 19% 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 Niantic?
The median home value in Niantic is $114,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Niantic?
The median gross rent in Niantic is $1,066 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Niantic, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Niantic?
The median age in Niantic is 33.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Niantic?
The average commute to work in Niantic is 25 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Niantic?
The unemployment rate in Niantic is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Niantic?
8.4% of adults in Niantic 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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