Living in Shiloh, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shiloh · Census data 2020–2024
Shiloh has 14,572 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $99,573 (19% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $274,000, the median rent is $1,187/month.
Shiloh at a glance
- Population
- 14,572
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,573State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $274,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,187/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Shiloh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Shiloh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shiloh the median home value is $274,000, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,946 a month in housing costs.
Shiloh median household income
The median household income in Shiloh is $99,573 and the income per person is $47,176. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Shiloh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,995
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.44
Shiloh demographics
- Population
- 14,572
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 5,792
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shiloh ›
Education in Shiloh
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Shiloh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shiloh
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Shiloh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh | 14,572 | $99,573 | $274,000 | $1,187 |
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
| O'Fallon | 32,262 | $105,982 | $295,700 | $1,332 |
| Swansea | 14,710 | $91,587 | $223,600 | $1,137 |
| Belleville | 41,370 | $63,535 | $141,300 | $1,019 |
| Fairview Heights | 16,745 | $80,930 | $177,700 | $1,174 |
| Mascoutah | 8,816 | $97,375 | $224,900 | $1,370 |
| Lebanon | 4,474 | $88,750 | $170,700 | $1,091 |
| Freeburg | 4,592 | $92,065 | $241,200 | $1,046 |
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What is the median household income in Shiloh, IL?
The median household income in Shiloh is $99,573, 19% higher 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 Shiloh?
The median home value in Shiloh is $274,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Shiloh?
The median gross rent in Shiloh is $1,187 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Shiloh, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Shiloh?
The median age in Shiloh is 41 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Shiloh?
The average commute to work in Shiloh is 25 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shiloh?
The unemployment rate in Shiloh is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shiloh?
43.3% of adults in Shiloh 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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