Living in St. Libory, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Libory · Census data 2020–2024
St. Libory has 559 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $116,964 (40% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $178,800, the median rent is $813/month.
St. Libory is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Libory at a glance
- Population
- 559
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $116,964State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $178,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Libory a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Libory
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Libory the median home value is $178,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
St. Libory median household income
The median household income in St. Libory is $116,964 and the income per person is $49,750. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. Libory: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.19
St. Libory demographics
- Population
- 559
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Libory ›
Education in St. Libory
22.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Libory have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Libory
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
St. Libory vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Libory | 559 | $116,964 | $178,800 | $813 |
| Fayetteville | 357 | $59,583 | $95,200 | $850 |
| Venedy | 161 | $86,250 | $126,300 | — |
| Lenzburg | 428 | $42,656 | $77,900 | $669 |
| Marissa | 1,232 | $54,814 | $99,500 | $702 |
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
| Okawville | 1,299 | $84,417 | $160,700 | $783 |
| Tilden | 762 | $47,857 | $70,300 | $743 |
| Damiansville | 570 | $105,000 | $194,100 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in St. Libory, IL?
The median household income in St. Libory is $116,964, 40% 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. Libory?
The median home value in St. Libory is $178,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. Libory?
The median gross rent in St. Libory is $813 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is St. Libory, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in St. Libory?
The median age in St. Libory is 43.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Libory?
The average commute to work in St. Libory is 26 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Libory?
The unemployment rate in St. Libory is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Libory?
22.3% of adults in St. Libory 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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