Living in Percy, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Percy · Census data 2020–2024
Percy has 921 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $44,015 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $77,200, the median rent is $600/month.
Percy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Percy at a glance
- Population
- 921
- Median age
- 33.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,015State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $77,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $600/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Percy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Percy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Percy the median home value is $77,200, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $963 a month in housing costs.
Percy median household income
The median household income in Percy is $44,015 and the income per person is $25,102. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Percy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 492
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.20
Percy demographics
- Population
- 921
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 418
- Foreign-born
- 20.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Percy ›
Education in Percy
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Percy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Percy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Percy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy | 921 | $44,015 | $77,200 | $600 |
| Steeleville | 1,855 | $60,313 | $158,500 | $769 |
| Willisville | 467 | $55,417 | $57,300 | $844 |
| Cutler | 302 | $65,500 | $61,000 | $1,042 |
| Campbell Hill | 328 | $69,018 | $96,800 | $850 |
| Sparta | 4,068 | $52,188 | $111,200 | $762 |
| Ava | 561 | $55,368 | $90,500 | $492 |
| Coulterville | 796 | $48,636 | $82,300 | $822 |
| Chester | 6,797 | $80,625 | $111,700 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Percy, IL?
The median household income in Percy is $44,015, 47% 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 Percy?
The median home value in Percy is $77,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Percy?
The median gross rent in Percy is $600 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Percy, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Percy?
The median age in Percy is 33.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Percy?
The average commute to work in Percy is 22 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Percy?
The unemployment rate in Percy is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Percy?
7.3% of adults in Percy 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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