Living in Odin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odin · Census data 2020–2024
Odin has 972 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $46,131 (45% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,600, the median rent is $682/month.
Odin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Odin at a glance
- Population
- 972
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,131State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $682/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Odin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Odin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odin the median home value is $102,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $780 a month in housing costs.
Odin median household income
The median household income in Odin is $46,131 and the income per person is $25,720. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Odin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 479
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.18
Odin demographics
- Population
- 972
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odin ›
Education in Odin
5.1% of adults 25 and older in Odin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 95.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Odin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | 972 | $46,131 | $102,600 | $682 |
| Sandoval | 1,004 | $52,841 | $59,100 | $682 |
| Junction City | 638 | $56,364 | $83,500 | $878 |
| Salem | 7,236 | $59,728 | $106,100 | $774 |
| Central City | 1,081 | $44,896 | $47,600 | $840 |
| Centralia | 11,856 | $47,807 | $89,600 | $765 |
| Patoka | 498 | $65,833 | $89,200 | $831 |
| Wamac | 804 | $36,500 | $20,100 | $787 |
| Alma | 285 | $67,500 | $61,700 | $534 |
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What is the median household income in Odin, IL?
The median household income in Odin is $46,131, 45% 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 Odin?
The median home value in Odin is $102,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Odin?
The median gross rent in Odin is $682 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Odin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Odin?
The median age in Odin is 48.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Odin?
The average commute to work in Odin is 20 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odin?
The unemployment rate in Odin is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odin?
5.1% of adults in Odin 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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