Living in Norris City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norris City · Census data 2020–2024
Norris City has 1,624 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $42,333 (49% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $86,700, the median rent is $711/month.
Norris City at a glance
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 30.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,333State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $86,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Norris City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Norris City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norris City the median home value is $86,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $974 a month in housing costs.
Norris City median household income
The median household income in Norris City is $42,333 and the income per person is $21,683. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Norris City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.75
Norris City demographics
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 582
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norris City ›
Education in Norris City
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Norris City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norris City
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.5%
Norris City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris City | 1,624 | $42,333 | $86,700 | $711 |
| Omaha | 171 | $57,321 | $47,500 | $810 |
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Enfield | 546 | $37,386 | $60,400 | $438 |
| Carmi | 4,845 | $47,827 | $114,800 | $839 |
| New Haven | 464 | $36,250 | $61,000 | $490 |
| Ridgway | 779 | $46,000 | $75,000 | $667 |
| Eldorado | 3,771 | $37,154 | $66,200 | $657 |
| McLeansboro | 2,675 | $45,422 | $79,500 | $566 |
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What is the median household income in Norris City, IL?
The median household income in Norris City is $42,333, 49% 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 Norris City?
The median home value in Norris City is $86,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Norris City?
The median gross rent in Norris City is $711 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Norris City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Norris City?
The median age in Norris City is 30.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Norris City?
The average commute to work in Norris City is 28 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norris City?
The unemployment rate in Norris City is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norris City?
11.4% of adults in Norris City 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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