Living in Reynolds, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reynolds · Census data 2020–2024
Reynolds has 584 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $76,458 (8% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $151,200, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Reynolds is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Reynolds at a glance
- Population
- 584
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,458State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $151,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Reynolds a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Reynolds
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reynolds the median home value is $151,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
Reynolds median household income
The median household income in Reynolds is $76,458 and the income per person is $39,598. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Reynolds: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 234
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.77
Reynolds demographics
- Population
- 584
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reynolds ›
Education in Reynolds
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Reynolds have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reynolds
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Reynolds vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds | 584 | $76,458 | $151,200 | $1,250 |
| Preemption | 127 | $86,406 | $110,900 | — |
| Edgington | 390 | $91,964 | $153,800 | — |
| Matherville | 657 | $86,500 | $134,800 | $856 |
| Coyne Center | 904 | $115,156 | $221,400 | — |
| Andalusia | 1,021 | $77,222 | $168,000 | $825 |
| Oak Grove | 277 | $40,972 | $14,200 | $1,036 |
| Milan | 5,034 | $62,597 | $119,300 | $963 |
| Sherrard | 691 | $98,750 | $150,200 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Reynolds, IL?
The median household income in Reynolds is $76,458, 8% 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 Reynolds?
The median home value in Reynolds is $151,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Reynolds?
The median gross rent in Reynolds is $1,250 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Reynolds, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Reynolds?
The median age in Reynolds is 36.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Reynolds?
The average commute to work in Reynolds is 23 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reynolds?
The unemployment rate in Reynolds is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reynolds?
10.3% of adults in Reynolds 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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