Living in Posen, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Posen · Census data 2020–2024
Posen has 5,292 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $73,051 (12% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $172,900, the median rent is $1,372/month.
Posen at a glance
- Population
- 5,292
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,051State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $172,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,372/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Posen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Posen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Posen the median home value is $172,900, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,372 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,723 a month in housing costs.
Posen median household income
The median household income in Posen is $73,051 and the income per person is $22,747. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Posen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,596
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.50
Posen demographics
- Population
- 5,292
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 1,512
- Foreign-born
- 21.9%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Posen ›
Education in Posen
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Posen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Posen
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Posen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
| Midlothian | 13,948 | $70,000 | $207,000 | $1,249 |
| Markham | 11,355 | $57,302 | $135,300 | $1,621 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| Calumet Park | 6,855 | $53,556 | $184,700 | $1,288 |
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What is the median household income in Posen, IL?
The median household income in Posen is $73,051, 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 Posen?
The median home value in Posen is $172,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Posen?
The median gross rent in Posen is $1,372 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Posen, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Posen?
The median age in Posen is 33.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Posen?
The average commute to work in Posen is 24 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Posen?
The unemployment rate in Posen is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Posen?
11.5% of adults in Posen 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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