Living in Pecatonica, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pecatonica · Census data 2020–2024
Pecatonica has 2,024 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $73,162 (12% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Pecatonica at a glance
- Population
- 2,024
- Median age
- 48.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,162State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pecatonica a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pecatonica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pecatonica the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,280 a month in housing costs.
Pecatonica median household income
The median household income in Pecatonica is $73,162 and the income per person is $41,666. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Pecatonica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 997
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.16
Pecatonica demographics
- Population
- 2,024
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 939
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pecatonica ›
Education in Pecatonica
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Pecatonica have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pecatonica
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Pecatonica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica | 2,024 | $73,162 | $143,900 | $1,038 |
| Westlake Village | 1,414 | $116,563 | $239,200 | — |
| Ridott | 130 | $71,875 | $126,000 | $850 |
| Winnebago | 2,981 | $92,614 | $194,000 | $992 |
| Davis | 535 | $62,050 | $142,700 | $919 |
| Durand | 1,592 | $65,688 | $135,500 | $796 |
| German Valley | 467 | $73,661 | $130,300 | $904 |
| Rock City | 441 | $68,125 | $122,700 | $842 |
| Lake Summerset | 2,364 | $108,355 | $237,300 | $1,318 |
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What is the median household income in Pecatonica, IL?
The median household income in Pecatonica is $73,162, 12% 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 Pecatonica?
The median home value in Pecatonica is $143,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Pecatonica?
The median gross rent in Pecatonica is $1,038 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Pecatonica, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Pecatonica?
The median age in Pecatonica is 48.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Pecatonica?
The average commute to work in Pecatonica is 30 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pecatonica?
The unemployment rate in Pecatonica is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pecatonica?
23.3% of adults in Pecatonica 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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