Living in Rapids City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rapids City · Census data 2020–2024
Rapids City has 980 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $83,125 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $203,700.
Rapids City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rapids City at a glance
- Population
- 980
- Median age
- 49.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $203,700State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rapids City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rapids City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rapids City the median home value is $203,700, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,576 a month in housing costs.
Rapids City median household income
The median household income in Rapids City is $83,125 and the income per person is $42,954. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rapids City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 443
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.37
Rapids City demographics
- Population
- 980
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rapids City ›
Education in Rapids City
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Rapids City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rapids City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Rapids City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapids City | 980 | $83,125 | $203,700 | — |
| Le Claire | 4,735 | $104,844 | $318,700 | $1,563 |
| Port Byron | 1,854 | $111,667 | $278,200 | $525 |
| Hampton | 1,926 | $90,406 | $184,900 | $941 |
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
| Cleveland | 208 | $73,750 | $178,800 | — |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,151 | $55,536 | $134,600 | $1,034 |
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What is the median household income in Rapids City, IL?
The median household income in Rapids City is $83,125, about the same as 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 Rapids City?
The median home value in Rapids City is $203,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Rapids City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Rapids City?
The median age in Rapids City is 49.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rapids City?
The average commute to work in Rapids City is 21 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rapids City?
The unemployment rate in Rapids City is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rapids City?
23.2% of adults in Rapids City 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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