Living in Schram City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schram City · Census data 2020–2024
Schram City has 578 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $51,250 (39% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $94,300, the median rent is $743/month.
Schram City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schram City at a glance
- Population
- 578
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $94,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Schram City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Schram City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schram City the median home value is $94,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
Schram City median household income
The median household income in Schram City is $51,250 and the income per person is $28,232. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Schram City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.13
Schram City demographics
- Population
- 578
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schram City ›
Education in Schram City
10.5% of adults 25 and older in Schram City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schram City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Schram City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schram City | 578 | $51,250 | $94,300 | $743 |
| Hillsboro | 5,803 | $50,158 | $111,700 | $715 |
| Taylor Springs | 633 | $45,000 | $67,400 | $772 |
| Butler | 194 | $51,927 | $83,200 | — |
| Irving | 355 | $70,625 | $43,100 | $533 |
| Coffeen | 592 | $72,500 | $60,800 | $828 |
| Donnellson | 129 | $45,875 | $51,700 | $913 |
| Witt | 875 | $52,500 | $50,700 | $578 |
| Panama | 420 | $72,917 | $54,700 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in Schram City, IL?
The median household income in Schram City is $51,250, 39% 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 Schram City?
The median home value in Schram City is $94,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Schram City?
The median gross rent in Schram City is $743 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Schram City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Schram City?
The median age in Schram City is 45.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Schram City?
The average commute to work in Schram City is 24 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schram City?
The unemployment rate in Schram City is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schram City?
10.5% of adults in Schram City 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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