Living in Sibley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sibley · Census data 2020–2024
Sibley has 286 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $72,250 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $90,600, the median rent is $1,281/month.
Sibley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sibley at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 49.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $90,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,281/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sibley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sibley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sibley the median home value is $90,600, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Sibley median household income
The median household income in Sibley is $72,250 and the income per person is $35,177. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Sibley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.33
Sibley demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sibley ›
Education in Sibley
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Sibley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sibley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Sibley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley | 286 | $72,250 | $90,600 | $1,281 |
| Melvin | 430 | $43,958 | $66,300 | $681 |
| Gibson City | 3,434 | $42,955 | $153,800 | $943 |
| Anchor | 206 | $72,250 | $98,100 | — |
| Elliott | 258 | $51,094 | $83,800 | $736 |
| Chatsworth | 1,172 | $69,559 | $103,200 | $723 |
| Roberts | 487 | $60,500 | $59,700 | $865 |
| Forrest | 994 | $73,426 | $113,000 | $730 |
| Colfax | 1,054 | $70,625 | $136,300 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Sibley, IL?
The median household income in Sibley is $72,250, 13% 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 Sibley?
The median home value in Sibley is $90,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Sibley?
The median gross rent in Sibley is $1,281 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Sibley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Sibley?
The median age in Sibley is 49.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Sibley?
The average commute to work in Sibley is 24 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sibley?
The unemployment rate in Sibley is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sibley?
8.2% of adults in Sibley 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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