Living in Oglesby, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oglesby · Census data 2020–2024
Oglesby has 3,570 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $76,189 (9% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $139,700, the median rent is $888/month.
Oglesby at a glance
- Population
- 3,570
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,189State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $139,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Oglesby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Oglesby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oglesby the median home value is $139,700, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,587 a month in housing costs.
Oglesby median household income
The median household income in Oglesby is $76,189 and the income per person is $40,880. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oglesby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,626
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.30
Oglesby demographics
- Population
- 3,570
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,549
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oglesby ›
Education in Oglesby
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Oglesby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oglesby
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Oglesby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglesby | 3,570 | $76,189 | $139,700 | $888 |
| LaSalle | 9,498 | $57,732 | $113,500 | $1,045 |
| Cedar Point | 262 | $73,125 | $90,000 | $1,288 |
| North Utica | 1,282 | $104,028 | $237,500 | $1,292 |
| Tonica | 717 | $90,000 | $126,300 | $855 |
| Peru | 9,775 | $74,808 | $154,300 | $921 |
| Spring Valley | 5,476 | $70,598 | $153,300 | $915 |
| Standard | 250 | $60,000 | $108,100 | $850 |
| Dalzell | 736 | $77,500 | $161,700 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in Oglesby, IL?
The median household income in Oglesby is $76,189, 9% 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 Oglesby?
The median home value in Oglesby is $139,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Oglesby?
The median gross rent in Oglesby is $888 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Oglesby, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Oglesby?
The median age in Oglesby is 40.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oglesby?
The average commute to work in Oglesby is 23 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oglesby?
The unemployment rate in Oglesby is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oglesby?
25.8% of adults in Oglesby 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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