Living in South Jacksonville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Jacksonville · Census data 2020–2024
South Jacksonville has 3,239 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $49,587 (41% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $135,800, the median rent is $647/month.
South Jacksonville at a glance
- Population
- 3,239
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,587State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $135,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $647/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is South Jacksonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Jacksonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Jacksonville the median home value is $135,800, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,026 a month in housing costs.
South Jacksonville median household income
The median household income in South Jacksonville is $49,587 and the income per person is $34,954. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Jacksonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,788
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.92
South Jacksonville demographics
- Population
- 3,239
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 1,691
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Jacksonville ›
Education in South Jacksonville
24.3% of adults 25 and older in South Jacksonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Jacksonville
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
South Jacksonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jacksonville | 3,239 | $49,587 | $135,800 | $647 |
| Jacksonville | 18,014 | $65,432 | $128,200 | $711 |
| Woodson | 550 | $80,750 | $131,500 | $932 |
| Murrayville | 617 | $46,528 | $106,800 | $875 |
| Chapin | 668 | $72,269 | $89,400 | $1,075 |
| Franklin | 650 | $75,714 | $116,400 | $940 |
| Concord | 162 | $55,893 | $109,200 | — |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in South Jacksonville, IL?
The median household income in South Jacksonville is $49,587, 41% 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 South Jacksonville?
The median home value in South Jacksonville is $135,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Jacksonville?
The median gross rent in South Jacksonville is $647 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is South Jacksonville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 15.8%.
What is the median age in South Jacksonville?
The median age in South Jacksonville is 48.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Jacksonville?
The average commute to work in South Jacksonville is 14 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Jacksonville?
The unemployment rate in South Jacksonville is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Jacksonville?
24.3% of adults in South Jacksonville 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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