Living in Raritan, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raritan · Census data 2020–2024
Raritan has 134 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $68,750 (18% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $87,500, the median rent is $875/month.
Raritan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Raritan at a glance
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 54.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $87,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Raritan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Raritan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raritan the median home value is $87,500, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Raritan median household income
The median household income in Raritan is $68,750 and the income per person is $30,435. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Raritan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.58
Raritan demographics
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 52
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raritan ›
Education in Raritan
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Raritan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raritan
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Raritan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan | 134 | $68,750 | $87,500 | $875 |
| Media | 153 | $76,607 | $89,500 | — |
| Stronghurst | 949 | $59,375 | $124,600 | $894 |
| Roseville | 823 | $58,203 | $85,700 | $859 |
| Blandinsville | 666 | $52,375 | $68,800 | $1,059 |
| La Harpe | 1,273 | $49,205 | $86,400 | $491 |
| Biggsville | 294 | $86,250 | $83,500 | — |
| Good Hope | 438 | $73,636 | $97,000 | $788 |
| Kirkwood | 754 | $67,917 | $89,100 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Raritan, IL?
The median household income in Raritan is $68,750, 18% 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 Raritan?
The median home value in Raritan is $87,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Raritan?
The median gross rent in Raritan is $875 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Raritan, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Raritan?
The median age in Raritan is 54.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Raritan?
The average commute to work in Raritan is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raritan?
The unemployment rate in Raritan is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raritan?
12.5% of adults in Raritan 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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