Living in Redmon, Illinois

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redmon · Census data 2020–2024

Redmon has 169 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $70,625 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $79,300, the median rent is $850/month.

Redmon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Redmon at a glance

Population
169
Median age
47.8State: 39
Median household income
$70,625State: $83,390
Median home value
$79,300State: $263,300
Median rent
$850/moState: $1,274
Homeowners
78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
Average commute
27 min

Is Redmon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.

Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Redmon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redmon the median home value is $79,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Redmon$79,300
Illinois$263,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Redmon$850
Illinois$1,274
United States$1,413

Redmon median household income

The median household income in Redmon is $70,625 and the income per person is $40,820. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).

Median household income

Redmon$70,625
Illinois$83,390
United States$80,734

Housing in Redmon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
94
Owner-occupied
78.3%
Renter-occupied
21.7%
Vacant
11.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1940
Average household size
2.04

Redmon demographics

Population
169
Median age
47.8
Under 18
19.5%
65 and older
23.7%
Households
83
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redmon ›

Education in Redmon

17.9% of adults 25 and older in Redmon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Redmon17.9%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Redmon

Unemployment rate
9%State: 5.8%
Average commute
27 minState: 28 min
Work from home
5.7%
Drive alone
68.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.3%
Homes with broadband
81.9%

Redmon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Redmon169$70,625$79,300$850
Brocton275$59,231$81,300—
Kansas884$69,231$70,800$725
Oakland862$50,848$98,100$506
Paris8,276$53,927$75,700$777
Hume492$63,958$78,000$854
Metcalf139$54,881$55,000—
Ashmore721$56,615$91,700$841
Newman882$75,373$101,900$775

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Living in Redmon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Redmon, IL?

The median household income in Redmon is $70,625, 15% 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 Redmon?

The median home value in Redmon is $79,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.

How much is rent in Redmon?

The median gross rent in Redmon is $850 per month, about 33.3% of household income.

Is Redmon, IL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9%.

What is the median age in Redmon?

The median age in Redmon is 47.8 years (Illinois: 39).

How long is the commute in Redmon?

The average commute to work in Redmon is 27 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Redmon?

The unemployment rate in Redmon is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Redmon?

17.9% of adults in Redmon 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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