Living in Sauget, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sauget · Census data 2020–2024
Sauget has 307 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $62,171 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $51,400, the median rent is $733/month.
Sauget is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sauget at a glance
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 59.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,171State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $51,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Sauget a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Sauget
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sauget the median home value is $51,400, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 14.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Sauget median household income
The median household income in Sauget is $62,171 and the income per person is $36,833. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Sauget: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 43.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.1%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.98
Sauget demographics
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sauget ›
Education in Sauget
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Sauget have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sauget
- Unemployment rate
- 19.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
Sauget vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauget | 307 | $62,171 | $51,400 | $733 |
| Cahokia Heights | 17,106 | $33,792 | $56,000 | $981 |
| East St. Louis | 17,999 | $35,700 | $52,600 | $847 |
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
| Brooklyn | 729 | $30,673 | $37,500 | $904 |
| Fairmont City | 2,492 | $48,147 | $71,200 | $1,084 |
| East Carondelet | 233 | $67,500 | $58,600 | $1,116 |
| Dupo | 3,879 | $61,644 | $113,800 | $912 |
| Venice | 1,636 | $32,066 | $54,000 | $1,015 |
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What is the median household income in Sauget, IL?
The median household income in Sauget is $62,171, 25% 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 Sauget?
The median home value in Sauget is $51,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Sauget?
The median gross rent in Sauget is $733 per month, about 14.1% of household income.
Is Sauget, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Sauget?
The median age in Sauget is 59.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Sauget?
The average commute to work in Sauget is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sauget?
The unemployment rate in Sauget is 19.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sauget?
7.6% of adults in Sauget 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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