Living in Papineau, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Papineau · Census data 2020–2024
Papineau has 132 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $51,250 (39% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $72,000, the median rent is $775/month.
Papineau is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Papineau at a glance
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 36.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $72,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Papineau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Papineau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Papineau the median home value is $72,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 12.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $860 a month in housing costs.
Papineau median household income
The median household income in Papineau is $51,250 and the income per person is $28,494. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Papineau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 54
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.64
Papineau demographics
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Papineau ›
Education in Papineau
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Papineau have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Papineau
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.8%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Papineau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papineau | 132 | $51,250 | $72,000 | $775 |
| Beaverville | 289 | $51,000 | $96,300 | — |
| Martinton | 363 | $79,000 | $105,000 | — |
| St. Anne | 1,104 | $83,077 | $154,900 | $921 |
| Donovan | 281 | $48,917 | $87,100 | $1,021 |
| Sammons Point | 223 | $62,250 | $168,800 | — |
| Hopkins Park | 627 | $30,660 | $91,700 | $661 |
| Aroma Park | 655 | $78,500 | $157,200 | $850 |
| Chebanse | 920 | $65,278 | $161,500 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Papineau, IL?
The median household income in Papineau is $51,250, 39% 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 Papineau?
The median home value in Papineau is $72,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Papineau?
The median gross rent in Papineau is $775 per month, about 12.9% of household income.
Is Papineau, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Papineau?
The median age in Papineau is 36.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Papineau?
The average commute to work in Papineau is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Papineau?
The unemployment rate in Papineau is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Papineau?
20.9% of adults in Papineau 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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