Living in Rose Hill, Illinois

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

Rose Hill has 54 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $41,250 (51% lower than the Illinois median).

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

Rose Hill at a glance

Population
54
Median age
37.5State: 39
Median household income
$41,250State: $83,390
Homeowners
74.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
Average commute
17 min

Is Rose Hill a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Rose Hill median household income

The median household income in Rose Hill is $41,250 and the income per person is $27,726. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).

Median household income

Rose Hill$41,250
Illinois$83,390
United States$80,734

Housing in Rose Hill: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
27
Owner-occupied
74.1%
Renter-occupied
25.9%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.00

Rose Hill demographics

Population
54
Median age
37.5
Under 18
24.1%
65 and older
25.9%
Households
27
Foreign-born
1.9%
Veterans
7.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Rose Hill

12.8% of adults 25 and older in Rose Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Rose Hill12.8%
Illinois37.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Rose Hill

Unemployment rate
20%State: 5.8%
Average commute
17 minState: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
95.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.3%
Homes with broadband
74.1%

Rose Hill vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Rose Hill54$41,250——
Newton2,932$61,761$95,400$794
Jewett251$52,708$57,200—
Greenup1,823$51,417$91,900$732
Wheeler130$20,568——
Willow Hill304$36,591$50,000$625
Toledo1,197$56,354$86,100$909
Dieterich1,169$74,500$201,300$692
Montrose255$60,625$125,000$392

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Living in Rose Hill: FAQ

What is the median household income in Rose Hill, IL?

The median household income in Rose Hill is $41,250, 51% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Rose Hill, IL a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.

What is the median age in Rose Hill?

The median age in Rose Hill is 37.5 years (Illinois: 39).

How long is the commute in Rose Hill?

The average commute to work in Rose Hill is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Rose Hill?

The unemployment rate in Rose Hill is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Rose Hill?

12.8% of adults in Rose Hill 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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