Living in Red Bud, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Red Bud · Census data 2020–2024
Red Bud has 3,782 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $71,850 (14% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $171,000, the median rent is $845/month.
Red Bud at a glance
- Population
- 3,782
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,850State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $171,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Red Bud a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Red Bud
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Red Bud the median home value is $171,000, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
Red Bud median household income
The median household income in Red Bud is $71,850 and the income per person is $37,419. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Red Bud: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,651
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.25
Red Bud demographics
- Population
- 3,782
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,635
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Red Bud ›
Education in Red Bud
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Red Bud have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Red Bud
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Red Bud vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud | 3,782 | $71,850 | $171,000 | $845 |
| Ruma | 394 | $75,000 | $125,600 | $975 |
| Hecker | 521 | $79,583 | $166,800 | $1,014 |
| Baldwin | 355 | $46,771 | $87,500 | $838 |
| Evansville | 781 | $65,750 | $88,200 | $791 |
| Prairie du Rocher | 454 | $66,161 | $88,800 | $773 |
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
| Lenzburg | 428 | $42,656 | $77,900 | $669 |
| Waterloo | 11,129 | $98,711 | $249,500 | $886 |
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What is the median household income in Red Bud, IL?
The median household income in Red Bud is $71,850, 14% 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 Red Bud?
The median home value in Red Bud is $171,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Red Bud?
The median gross rent in Red Bud is $845 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Red Bud, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Red Bud?
The median age in Red Bud is 39.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Red Bud?
The average commute to work in Red Bud is 23 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Red Bud?
The unemployment rate in Red Bud is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Red Bud?
24.1% of adults in Red Bud 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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