Living in South Roxana, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Roxana · Census data 2020–2024
South Roxana has 2,181 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $60,214 (28% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $88,700, the median rent is $856/month.
South Roxana at a glance
- Population
- 2,181
- Median age
- 35.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,214State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $88,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Roxana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Roxana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Roxana the median home value is $88,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $999 a month in housing costs.
South Roxana median household income
The median household income in South Roxana is $60,214 and the income per person is $29,715. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Roxana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 924
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.57
South Roxana demographics
- Population
- 2,181
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 850
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Roxana ›
Education in South Roxana
5.7% of adults 25 and older in South Roxana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Roxana
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
South Roxana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Roxana | 2,181 | $60,214 | $88,700 | $856 |
| Roxana | 1,556 | $64,516 | $95,400 | $975 |
| Hartford | 1,334 | $41,092 | $66,100 | $984 |
| Mitchell | 1,092 | $60,450 | $110,500 | — |
| Wood River | 10,279 | $62,703 | $108,100 | $936 |
| Edwardsville | 26,474 | $86,721 | $299,800 | $1,306 |
| Glen Carbon | 13,977 | $97,168 | $282,000 | $1,097 |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,229 | $72,102 | $137,300 | — |
| East Alton | 5,689 | $48,815 | $106,700 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in South Roxana, IL?
The median household income in South Roxana is $60,214, 28% 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 Roxana?
The median home value in South Roxana is $88,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Roxana?
The median gross rent in South Roxana is $856 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is South Roxana, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in South Roxana?
The median age in South Roxana is 35.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Roxana?
The average commute to work in South Roxana is 26 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Roxana?
The unemployment rate in South Roxana is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Roxana?
5.7% of adults in South Roxana 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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