Living in Oneida, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oneida · Census data 2020–2024
Oneida has 719 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $66,791 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,100, the median rent is $828/month.
Oneida is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oneida at a glance
- Population
- 719
- Median age
- 43.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,791State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Oneida a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Oneida
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oneida the median home value is $114,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,099 a month in housing costs.
Oneida median household income
The median household income in Oneida is $66,791 and the income per person is $28,333. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oneida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 257
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.84
Oneida demographics
- Population
- 719
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 253
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oneida ›
Education in Oneida
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Oneida have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oneida
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Oneida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Altona | 498 | $69,375 | $102,000 | $940 |
| Henderson | 284 | $57,875 | $111,100 | $679 |
| Victoria | 254 | $59,375 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Woodhull | 731 | $65,893 | $122,400 | $634 |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
| Rio | 205 | $72,500 | $115,600 | $775 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
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What is the median household income in Oneida, IL?
The median household income in Oneida is $66,791, 20% 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 Oneida?
The median home value in Oneida is $114,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Oneida?
The median gross rent in Oneida is $828 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Oneida, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Oneida?
The median age in Oneida is 43.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oneida?
The average commute to work in Oneida is 20 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oneida?
The unemployment rate in Oneida is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oneida?
21.1% of adults in Oneida 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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