Living in Old Mill Creek, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Mill Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Old Mill Creek has 143 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $108,333 (30% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $450,000, the median rent is $1,688/month.
Old Mill Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Mill Creek at a glance
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,333State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $450,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Old Mill Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Old Mill Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Mill Creek the median home value is $450,000, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Old Mill Creek median household income
The median household income in Old Mill Creek is $108,333 and the income per person is $70,157. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Old Mill Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 43.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.3%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.23
Old Mill Creek demographics
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 30.8%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Mill Creek ›
Education in Old Mill Creek
74.3% of adults 25 and older in Old Mill Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Mill Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Old Mill Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Lindenhurst | 14,417 | $131,474 | $294,100 | $1,768 |
| Grandwood Park | 5,262 | $126,736 | $330,500 | $1,836 |
| Wadsworth | 3,686 | $142,738 | $378,900 | $994 |
| Venetian Village | 2,334 | $79,273 | $231,100 | $1,711 |
| Third Lake | 1,137 | $150,139 | $361,500 | — |
| Gurnee | 30,510 | $119,628 | $344,300 | $1,655 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
| Antioch | 14,859 | $108,899 | $306,700 | $1,129 |
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What is the median household income in Old Mill Creek, IL?
The median household income in Old Mill Creek is $108,333, 30% higher 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 Old Mill Creek?
The median home value in Old Mill Creek is $450,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Old Mill Creek?
The median gross rent in Old Mill Creek is $1,688 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Old Mill Creek, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Old Mill Creek?
The median age in Old Mill Creek is 47.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Old Mill Creek?
The average commute to work in Old Mill Creek is 23 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Mill Creek?
The unemployment rate in Old Mill Creek is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Mill Creek?
74.3% of adults in Old Mill Creek 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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