Living in Radom, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Radom · Census data 2020–2024
Radom has 146 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $55,833 (33% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $105,400, the median rent is $992/month.
Radom is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Radom at a glance
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,833State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $105,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $992/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Radom a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Radom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Radom the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Radom median household income
The median household income in Radom is $55,833 and the income per person is $41,184. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Radom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.74
Radom demographics
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Radom ›
Education in Radom
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Radom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Radom
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 96.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Radom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radom | 146 | $55,833 | $105,400 | $992 |
| Ashley | 412 | $49,559 | $82,500 | $729 |
| Du Bois | 122 | $53,750 | $75,000 | — |
| Richview | 208 | $71,250 | $90,800 | — |
| Woodlawn | 632 | $72,500 | $132,700 | $1,009 |
| Waltonville | 294 | $63,750 | $111,400 | $688 |
| Tamaroa | 597 | $48,646 | $80,200 | $785 |
| Irvington | 774 | $80,219 | $91,700 | $826 |
| Nashville | 2,940 | $63,170 | $156,500 | $813 |
More for people moving to Radom
Radom ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Radom: FAQ
What is the median household income in Radom, IL?
The median household income in Radom is $55,833, 33% 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 Radom?
The median home value in Radom is $105,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Radom?
The median gross rent in Radom is $992 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Radom, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Radom?
The median age in Radom is 49.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Radom?
The average commute to work in Radom is 30 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Radom?
The unemployment rate in Radom is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Radom?
14.2% of adults in Radom 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.
Last updated: