Living in Preemption, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Preemption · Census data 2020–2024
Preemption has 127 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $86,406 (4% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $110,900.
Preemption is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Preemption at a glance
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 42State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,406State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $110,900State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
Is Preemption a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; home values 58% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Preemption
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Preemption the median home value is $110,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Preemption median household income
The median household income in Preemption is $86,406 and the income per person is $30,750. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Preemption: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 51.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.95
51.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Preemption has many vacation and second homes.
Preemption demographics
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 35.4%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Preemption ›
Education in Preemption
22% of adults 25 and older in Preemption have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Preemption
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Preemption vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preemption | 127 | $86,406 | $110,900 | — |
| Matherville | 657 | $86,500 | $134,800 | $856 |
| Sherrard | 691 | $98,750 | $150,200 | $850 |
| Cable | 122 | $104,375 | $329,000 | — |
| Reynolds | 584 | $76,458 | $151,200 | $1,250 |
| Coyne Center | 904 | $115,156 | $221,400 | — |
| Oak Grove | 277 | $40,972 | $14,200 | $1,036 |
| Viola | 899 | $72,500 | $120,000 | $705 |
| Milan | 5,034 | $62,597 | $119,300 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Preemption, IL?
The median household income in Preemption is $86,406, 4% higher 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 Preemption?
The median home value in Preemption is $110,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Preemption, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; home values 58% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Preemption?
The median age in Preemption is 42 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Preemption?
The unemployment rate in Preemption is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Preemption?
22% of adults in Preemption 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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