Living in St. Francisville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Francisville · Census data 2020–2024
St. Francisville has 736 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $70,833 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $63,900, the median rent is $950/month.
St. Francisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Francisville at a glance
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 29.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,833State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $63,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is St. Francisville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 22.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in St. Francisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Francisville the median home value is $63,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
St. Francisville median household income
The median household income in St. Francisville is $70,833 and the income per person is $27,490. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. Francisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 271
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 25.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.64
St. Francisville demographics
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Francisville ›
Education in St. Francisville
19.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Francisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Francisville
- Unemployment rate
- 22.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 31.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
St. Francisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francisville | 736 | $70,833 | $63,900 | $950 |
| Allendale | 499 | $60,000 | $91,000 | — |
| Hazleton | 196 | $64,250 | $69,000 | — |
| Vincennes | 16,586 | $53,637 | $111,600 | $793 |
| Lawrenceville | 3,941 | $41,005 | $71,300 | $782 |
| Bridgeport | 1,826 | $53,036 | $72,100 | $675 |
| Mount Carmel | 6,854 | $47,009 | $89,300 | $804 |
| Patoka | 737 | $48,958 | $99,000 | $850 |
| Sumner | 2,252 | $55,625 | $46,000 | $738 |
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What is the median household income in St. Francisville, IL?
The median household income in St. Francisville is $70,833, 15% 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. Francisville?
The median home value in St. Francisville is $63,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. Francisville?
The median gross rent in St. Francisville is $950 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is St. Francisville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 22.3%.
What is the median age in St. Francisville?
The median age in St. Francisville is 29.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Francisville?
The average commute to work in St. Francisville is 16 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Francisville?
The unemployment rate in St. Francisville is 22.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Francisville?
19.4% of adults in St. Francisville 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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