Living in St. Jacob, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Jacob · Census data 2020–2024
St. Jacob has 1,759 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $112,188 (35% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $201,000, the median rent is $1,138/month.
St. Jacob at a glance
- Population
- 1,759
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $112,188State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $201,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,138/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is St. Jacob a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Jacob
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Jacob the median home value is $201,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,138 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,668 a month in housing costs.
St. Jacob median household income
The median household income in St. Jacob is $112,188 and the income per person is $38,720. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. Jacob: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 603
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.10
St. Jacob demographics
- Population
- 1,759
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 37%
- 65 and older
- 5.6%
- Households
- 567
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Jacob ›
Education in St. Jacob
34.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Jacob have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Jacob
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
St. Jacob vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jacob | 1,759 | $112,188 | $201,000 | $1,138 |
| Marine | 1,049 | $76,544 | $157,300 | $944 |
| Highland | 10,262 | $82,551 | $202,900 | $855 |
| Troy | 11,647 | $112,434 | $268,000 | $1,116 |
| Summerfield | 248 | $51,944 | $75,700 | $725 |
| Lebanon | 4,474 | $88,750 | $170,700 | $1,091 |
| Trenton | 2,664 | $80,795 | $178,200 | $857 |
| Grantfork | 459 | $95,625 | $167,900 | — |
| Pierron | 414 | $66,875 | $105,300 | $1,202 |
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What is the median household income in St. Jacob, IL?
The median household income in St. Jacob is $112,188, 35% higher 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. Jacob?
The median home value in St. Jacob is $201,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. Jacob?
The median gross rent in St. Jacob is $1,138 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is St. Jacob, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Jacob?
The median age in St. Jacob is 33.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Jacob?
The average commute to work in St. Jacob is 28 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Jacob?
The unemployment rate in St. Jacob is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Jacob?
34.2% of adults in St. Jacob 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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