Living in Roscoe, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roscoe · Census data 2020–2024
Roscoe has 10,706 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $93,036 (12% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $227,800, the median rent is $1,437/month.
Roscoe at a glance
- Population
- 10,706
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,036State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $227,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,437/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Roscoe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Illinois median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roscoe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roscoe the median home value is $227,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,437 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,652 a month in housing costs.
Roscoe median household income
The median household income in Roscoe is $93,036 and the income per person is $42,996. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Roscoe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,312
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.54
Roscoe demographics
- Population
- 10,706
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 4,202
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roscoe ›
Education in Roscoe
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Roscoe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roscoe
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Roscoe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe | 10,706 | $93,036 | $227,800 | $1,437 |
| Rockton | 7,974 | $119,058 | $235,400 | $914 |
| Machesney Park | 22,630 | $75,489 | $173,700 | $1,102 |
| South Beloit | 7,946 | $78,616 | $173,000 | $972 |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Beloit | 36,534 | $62,663 | $156,500 | $1,066 |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
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What is the median household income in Roscoe, IL?
The median household income in Roscoe is $93,036, 12% higher 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 Roscoe?
The median home value in Roscoe is $227,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Roscoe?
The median gross rent in Roscoe is $1,437 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Roscoe, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Illinois median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Roscoe?
The median age in Roscoe is 36.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Roscoe?
The average commute to work in Roscoe is 27 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roscoe?
The unemployment rate in Roscoe is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roscoe?
32.5% of adults in Roscoe 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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