Living in Onarga, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Onarga · Census data 2020–2024
Onarga has 1,430 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $78,352 (6% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $99,300, the median rent is $941/month.
Onarga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Onarga at a glance
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $78,352State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $99,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Onarga a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Onarga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Onarga the median home value is $99,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 16.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.
Onarga median household income
The median household income in Onarga is $78,352 and the income per person is $31,752. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Onarga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 606
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.61
Onarga demographics
- Population
- 1,430
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 535
- Foreign-born
- 33.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Onarga ›
Education in Onarga
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Onarga have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Onarga
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Onarga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onarga | 1,430 | $78,352 | $99,300 | $941 |
| Gilman | 1,612 | $70,750 | $120,500 | $733 |
| Thawville | 210 | $42,500 | $80,800 | $817 |
| Danforth | 611 | $54,625 | $151,200 | $1,523 |
| Buckley | 422 | $53,500 | $96,800 | $838 |
| Crescent City | 456 | $58,333 | $116,500 | $817 |
| Piper City | 703 | $39,680 | $80,400 | $768 |
| Roberts | 487 | $60,500 | $59,700 | $865 |
| Ashkum | 918 | $78,365 | $150,600 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Onarga, IL?
The median household income in Onarga is $78,352, 6% 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 Onarga?
The median home value in Onarga is $99,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Onarga?
The median gross rent in Onarga is $941 per month, about 16.4% of household income.
Is Onarga, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Onarga?
The median age in Onarga is 42.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Onarga?
The average commute to work in Onarga is 19 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Onarga?
The unemployment rate in Onarga is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Onarga?
8.9% of adults in Onarga 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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