Living in Rushville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rushville · Census data 2020–2024
Rushville has 2,747 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $57,583 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $94,700, the median rent is $781/month.
Rushville at a glance
- Population
- 2,747
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $94,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Rushville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rushville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rushville the median home value is $94,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $954 a month in housing costs.
Rushville median household income
The median household income in Rushville is $57,583 and the income per person is $33,380. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rushville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,507
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.08
Rushville demographics
- Population
- 2,747
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 1,273
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rushville ›
Education in Rushville
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Rushville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rushville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Rushville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
| Littleton | 105 | $64,792 | $104,700 | — |
| Beardstown | 6,169 | $60,587 | $82,100 | $762 |
| Astoria | 984 | $50,536 | $67,600 | $680 |
| Mount Sterling | 1,980 | $59,087 | $131,200 | $604 |
| Vermont | 698 | $48,846 | $57,000 | $704 |
| Industry | 569 | $51,250 | $85,300 | $790 |
| Versailles | 441 | $48,750 | $91,100 | $844 |
| Mound Station | 150 | $76,375 | $120,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rushville, IL?
The median household income in Rushville is $57,583, 31% 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 Rushville?
The median home value in Rushville is $94,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rushville?
The median gross rent in Rushville is $781 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Rushville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Rushville?
The median age in Rushville is 44.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rushville?
The average commute to work in Rushville is 16 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rushville?
The unemployment rate in Rushville is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rushville?
19.8% of adults in Rushville 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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