Living in Oblong, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oblong · Census data 2020–2024
Oblong has 1,634 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $57,917 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $83,100, the median rent is $542/month.
Oblong at a glance
- Population
- 1,634
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,917State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $83,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $542/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Oblong a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Oblong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oblong the median home value is $83,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $893 a month in housing costs.
Oblong median household income
The median household income in Oblong is $57,917 and the income per person is $28,339. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oblong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 744
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.30
Oblong demographics
- Population
- 1,634
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 680
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oblong ›
Education in Oblong
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Oblong have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oblong
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Oblong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oblong | 1,634 | $57,917 | $83,100 | $542 |
| Willow Hill | 304 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $625 |
| Ste. Marie | 281 | $86,250 | $102,400 | $283 |
| Robinson | 7,084 | $73,993 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Newton | 2,932 | $61,761 | $95,400 | $794 |
| Flat Rock | 337 | $51,667 | $66,600 | — |
| Hutsonville | 590 | $55,982 | $67,400 | — |
| Palestine | 1,430 | $62,850 | $81,300 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Oblong, IL?
The median household income in Oblong is $57,917, 31% 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 Oblong?
The median home value in Oblong is $83,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Oblong?
The median gross rent in Oblong is $542 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Oblong, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Oblong?
The median age in Oblong is 38.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oblong?
The average commute to work in Oblong is 17 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oblong?
The unemployment rate in Oblong is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oblong?
11.3% of adults in Oblong 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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