Living in Rosiclare, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosiclare · Census data 2020–2024
Rosiclare has 961 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $43,725 (48% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $60,900, the median rent is $440/month.
Rosiclare is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rosiclare at a glance
- Population
- 961
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,725State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $60,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $440/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rosiclare a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Rosiclare
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosiclare the median home value is $60,900, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $440 per month, which is 13.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $777 a month in housing costs.
Rosiclare median household income
The median household income in Rosiclare is $43,725 and the income per person is $19,399. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rosiclare: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 454
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.94
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rosiclare has many vacation and second homes.
Rosiclare demographics
- Population
- 961
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 307
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosiclare ›
Education in Rosiclare
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Rosiclare have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosiclare
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Rosiclare vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosiclare | 961 | $43,725 | $60,900 | $440 |
| Elizabethtown | 396 | $23,077 | $125,000 | $241 |
| Golconda | 691 | $41,875 | $69,300 | $393 |
| Cave-In-Rock | 210 | $29,250 | $40,000 | $490 |
| Salem | 780 | $61,667 | $102,400 | $678 |
| Marion | 2,886 | $39,414 | $97,300 | $688 |
| Smithland | 203 | $36,563 | $98,000 | $1,107 |
| Equality | 609 | $42,443 | $82,900 | $428 |
| Sturgis | 1,864 | $36,780 | $84,500 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Rosiclare, IL?
The median household income in Rosiclare is $43,725, 48% 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 Rosiclare?
The median home value in Rosiclare is $60,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rosiclare?
The median gross rent in Rosiclare is $440 per month, about 13.5% of household income.
Is Rosiclare, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Rosiclare?
The median age in Rosiclare is 45.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rosiclare?
The average commute to work in Rosiclare is 21 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosiclare?
The unemployment rate in Rosiclare is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosiclare?
10.3% of adults in Rosiclare 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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