Living in St. David, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. David · Census data 2020–2024
St. David has 383 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $54,583 (35% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $65,400, the median rent is $1,125/month.
St. David is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. David at a glance
- Population
- 383
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $65,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is St. David a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. David
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. David the median home value is $65,400, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $844 a month in housing costs.
St. David median household income
The median household income in St. David is $54,583 and the income per person is $30,282. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. David: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.13
St. David demographics
- Population
- 383
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 180
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. David ›
Education in St. David
14.3% of adults 25 and older in St. David have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. David
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
St. David vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
| Dunfermline | 314 | $70,833 | $119,300 | $950 |
| Bryant | 160 | $35,000 | $91,400 | $590 |
| Canton | 13,144 | $53,254 | $107,100 | $766 |
| Banner | 157 | $52,917 | $101,600 | $775 |
| Cuba | 1,004 | $42,375 | $63,900 | $829 |
| Lewistown | 1,781 | $54,000 | $102,200 | $599 |
| Goofy Ridge | 125 | $38,750 | $54,300 | — |
| Norris | 303 | $44,844 | $63,100 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in St. David, IL?
The median household income in St. David is $54,583, 35% 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 St. David?
The median home value in St. David is $65,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. David?
The median gross rent in St. David is $1,125 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is St. David, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in St. David?
The median age in St. David is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. David?
The average commute to work in St. David is 31 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. David?
The unemployment rate in St. David is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. David?
14.3% of adults in St. David 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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