Living in Simpson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Simpson · Census data 2020–2024
Simpson has 40 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $36,250 (57% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $84,000.
Simpson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Simpson at a glance
- Population
- 40
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $84,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Simpson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Simpson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Simpson the median home value is $84,000, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Simpson median household income
The median household income in Simpson is $36,250 and the income per person is $30,328. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Simpson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 34.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.67
34.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Simpson has many vacation and second homes.
Simpson demographics
- Population
- 40
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 15
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 35.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Simpson ›
Education in Simpson
20% of adults 25 and older in Simpson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Simpson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Simpson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson | 40 | $36,250 | $84,000 | — |
| New Burnside | 162 | $62,250 | $72,500 | — |
| Vienna | 1,873 | $40,750 | $81,300 | $671 |
| Stonefort | 422 | $56,477 | $65,700 | $766 |
| Creal Springs | 324 | $53,125 | $55,800 | $754 |
| Buncombe | 329 | $62,500 | $50,000 | — |
| Goreville | 1,236 | $68,798 | $131,300 | $968 |
| Belknap | 115 | $67,500 | $40,700 | — |
| Cypress | 252 | $52,083 | $65,000 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Simpson, IL?
The median household income in Simpson is $36,250, 57% 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 Simpson?
The median home value in Simpson is $84,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Simpson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Simpson?
The median age in Simpson is 48.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Simpson?
The average commute to work in Simpson is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Simpson?
The unemployment rate in Simpson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Simpson?
20% of adults in Simpson 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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