Living in Ohio, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ohio · Census data 2020–2024
Ohio has 609 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $68,594 (18% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $99,000, the median rent is $638/month.
Ohio is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ohio at a glance
- Population
- 609
- Median age
- 35.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,594State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $99,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $638/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ohio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ohio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ohio the median home value is $99,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,008 a month in housing costs.
Ohio median household income
The median household income in Ohio is $68,594 and the income per person is $28,210. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ohio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.75
Ohio demographics
- Population
- 609
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 221
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ohio ›
Education in Ohio
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Ohio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ohio
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 92%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Ohio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 609 | $68,594 | $99,000 | $638 |
| Walnut | 1,282 | $61,750 | $102,100 | $617 |
| Dover | 133 | $49,375 | $120,000 | $833 |
| La Moille | 750 | $68,125 | $111,300 | $876 |
| Malden | 460 | $79,107 | $112,500 | $1,014 |
| Princeton | 7,975 | $61,946 | $134,700 | $782 |
| Arlington | 157 | $54,375 | $106,300 | $825 |
| Harmon | 100 | $66,250 | $151,800 | — |
| Amboy | 2,384 | $68,258 | $134,800 | $824 |
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What is the median household income in Ohio, IL?
The median household income in Ohio is $68,594, 18% 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 Ohio?
The median home value in Ohio is $99,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ohio?
The median gross rent in Ohio is $638 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Ohio, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Ohio?
The median age in Ohio is 35.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ohio?
The average commute to work in Ohio is 26 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Ohio is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ohio?
14.8% of adults in Ohio 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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