Living in North City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North City · Census data 2020–2024
North City has 715 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $53,977 (35% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,100.
North City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North City at a glance
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 54.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,977State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,100State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in North City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North City the median home value is $114,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
North City median household income
The median household income in North City is $53,977 and the income per person is $36,255. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in North City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 382
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.19
North City demographics
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North City ›
Education in North City
12% of adults 25 and older in North City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North City
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
North City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North City | 715 | $53,977 | $114,100 | — |
| Christopher | 2,570 | $48,247 | $66,600 | $725 |
| Valier | 523 | $27,305 | $80,100 | $1,144 |
| Mulkeytown | 117 | $32,438 | $73,700 | — |
| Buckner | 276 | $46,364 | $69,300 | $1,089 |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| West City | 662 | $48,750 | $71,400 | $860 |
| Sesser | 2,023 | $52,604 | $82,300 | $726 |
| Orient | 417 | $39,750 | $49,800 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in North City, IL?
The median household income in North City is $53,977, 35% 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 North City?
The median home value in North City is $114,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is North City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.1%.
What is the median age in North City?
The median age in North City is 54.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in North City?
The average commute to work in North City is 25 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North City?
The unemployment rate in North City is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North City?
12% of adults in North 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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