Living in Patoka, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patoka · Census data 2020–2024
Patoka has 498 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $65,833 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $89,200, the median rent is $831/month.
Patoka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patoka at a glance
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,833State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $89,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $831/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Patoka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Patoka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patoka the median home value is $89,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $965 a month in housing costs.
Patoka median household income
The median household income in Patoka is $65,833 and the income per person is $31,932. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Patoka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 233
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.39
Patoka demographics
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patoka ›
Education in Patoka
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Patoka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patoka
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Patoka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patoka | 498 | $65,833 | $89,200 | $831 |
| Keyesport | 635 | $46,500 | $72,500 | $622 |
| Odin | 972 | $46,131 | $102,600 | $682 |
| Sandoval | 1,004 | $52,841 | $59,100 | $682 |
| Alma | 285 | $67,500 | $61,700 | $534 |
| Salem | 7,236 | $59,728 | $106,100 | $774 |
| Junction City | 638 | $56,364 | $83,500 | $878 |
| Kinmundy | 803 | $42,303 | $95,400 | $696 |
| Central City | 1,081 | $44,896 | $47,600 | $840 |
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What is the median household income in Patoka, IL?
The median household income in Patoka is $65,833, 21% 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 Patoka?
The median home value in Patoka is $89,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Patoka?
The median gross rent in Patoka is $831 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Patoka, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Patoka?
The median age in Patoka is 36 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Patoka?
The average commute to work in Patoka is 26 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patoka?
The unemployment rate in Patoka is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patoka?
13.8% of adults in Patoka 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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