Living in St. Johns, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Johns · Census data 2020–2024
St. Johns has 184 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $62,500 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $80,000, the median rent is $720/month.
St. Johns is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Johns at a glance
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $720/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Johns a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Johns
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Johns the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
St. Johns median household income
The median household income in St. Johns is $62,500 and the income per person is $33,474. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. Johns: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.00
St. Johns demographics
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Johns ›
Education in St. Johns
18.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Johns have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Johns
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.2%
St. Johns vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns | 184 | $62,500 | $80,000 | $720 |
| Du Quoin | 5,726 | $54,409 | $83,100 | $719 |
| Pinckneyville | 5,018 | $69,583 | $133,500 | $416 |
| Dowell | 299 | $55,714 | $50,800 | — |
| Tamaroa | 597 | $48,646 | $80,200 | $785 |
| Mulkeytown | 117 | $32,438 | $73,700 | — |
| Elkville | 751 | $39,063 | $71,000 | $728 |
| North City | 715 | $53,977 | $114,100 | — |
| Valier | 523 | $27,305 | $80,100 | $1,144 |
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What is the median household income in St. Johns, IL?
The median household income in St. Johns is $62,500, 25% 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. Johns?
The median home value in St. Johns is $80,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. Johns?
The median gross rent in St. Johns is $720 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is St. Johns, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in St. Johns?
The median age in St. Johns is 46.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Johns?
The average commute to work in St. Johns is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Johns?
The unemployment rate in St. Johns is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Johns?
18.9% of adults in St. Johns 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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