Living in Rest Haven, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rest Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Rest Haven has 455 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $64,531 (23% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $196,400, the median rent is $1,332/month.
Rest Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rest Haven at a glance
- Population
- 455
- Median age
- 45.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,531State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $196,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,332/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Rest Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 21.3%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rest Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rest Haven the median home value is $196,400, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,332 per month, which is 40.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rest Haven median household income
The median household income in Rest Haven is $64,531 and the income per person is $34,213. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rest Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 217
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.38
Rest Haven demographics
- Population
- 455
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rest Haven ›
Education in Rest Haven
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Rest Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rest Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 21.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Rest Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Haven | 455 | $64,531 | $196,400 | $1,332 |
| Custer Park | 459 | $178,602 | $175,000 | — |
| Lakewood Shores | 459 | $78,693 | $217,100 | $1,234 |
| Wilmington | 5,494 | $66,154 | $223,800 | $888 |
| Braidwood | 6,062 | $82,202 | $202,500 | $1,044 |
| Godley | 602 | $53,438 | $144,600 | $1,386 |
| Symerton | 132 | $103,542 | $233,300 | — |
| Essex | 1,026 | $108,250 | $228,200 | $1,143 |
| Diamond | 2,984 | $73,201 | $220,200 | $1,357 |
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What is the median household income in Rest Haven, IL?
The median household income in Rest Haven is $64,531, 23% 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 Rest Haven?
The median home value in Rest Haven is $196,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rest Haven?
The median gross rent in Rest Haven is $1,332 per month, about 40.4% of household income.
Is Rest Haven, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 21.3%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Rest Haven?
The median age in Rest Haven is 45.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rest Haven?
The average commute to work in Rest Haven is 34 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rest Haven?
The unemployment rate in Rest Haven is 21.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rest Haven?
6.3% of adults in Rest Haven 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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