Living in Secor, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Secor · Census data 2020–2024
Secor has 300 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $83,125 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $113,000, the median rent is $782/month.
Secor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Secor at a glance
- Population
- 300
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $113,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Secor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 16.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Secor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Secor the median home value is $113,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,265 a month in housing costs.
Secor median household income
The median household income in Secor is $83,125 and the income per person is $35,464. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Secor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.48
Secor demographics
- Population
- 300
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Secor ›
Education in Secor
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Secor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Secor
- Unemployment rate
- 16.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Secor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secor | 300 | $83,125 | $113,000 | $782 |
| Roanoke | 1,967 | $82,063 | $139,900 | $1,101 |
| El Paso | 2,917 | $75,625 | $159,400 | $881 |
| Benson | 428 | $76,333 | $114,900 | $950 |
| Eureka | 5,007 | $56,048 | $154,300 | $692 |
| Kappa | 226 | $98,125 | $169,400 | $925 |
| Congerville | 752 | $81,250 | $200,000 | $1,054 |
| Goodfield | 985 | $113,438 | $246,400 | $1,156 |
| Carlock | 500 | $85,625 | $154,600 | $1,348 |
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What is the median household income in Secor, IL?
The median household income in Secor is $83,125, about the same as 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 Secor?
The median home value in Secor is $113,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Secor?
The median gross rent in Secor is $782 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Secor, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Secor?
The median age in Secor is 43.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Secor?
The average commute to work in Secor is 24 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Secor?
The unemployment rate in Secor is 16.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Secor?
13.9% of adults in Secor 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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