Living in St. Augustine, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Augustine · Census data 2020–2024
St. Augustine has 92 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median home value is $49,000.
St. Augustine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Augustine at a glance
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 60.3State: 39
- Median home value
- $49,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is St. Augustine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Augustine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Augustine the median home value is $49,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $817 a month in housing costs.
Housing in St. Augustine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.46
St. Augustine demographics
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 39.1%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Augustine ›
Education in St. Augustine
4.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Augustine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Augustine
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 11.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.2%
St. Augustine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | 92 | — | $49,000 | — |
| Avon | 694 | $50,000 | $62,200 | $875 |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | $61,653 | $99,600 | $732 |
| London Mills | 328 | $53,125 | $64,400 | $1,107 |
| Prairie City | 378 | $60,694 | $91,500 | $717 |
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
| Bushnell | 2,677 | $67,518 | $71,900 | $648 |
| Cameron | 280 | $92,167 | $111,300 | — |
| Roseville | 823 | $58,203 | $85,700 | $859 |
More for people moving to St. Augustine
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What is the average home price in St. Augustine?
The median home value in St. Augustine is $49,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is St. Augustine, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in St. Augustine?
The median age in St. Augustine is 60.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Augustine?
The average commute to work in St. Augustine is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Augustine?
The unemployment rate in St. Augustine is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Augustine?
4.8% of adults in St. Augustine 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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