Living in St. Rose, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Rose · Census data 2020–2024
St. Rose has 593 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $115,000 (38% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $206,000, the median rent is $979/month.
St. Rose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Rose at a glance
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $115,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $206,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. Rose a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Illinois median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in St. Rose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Rose the median home value is $206,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,518 a month in housing costs.
St. Rose median household income
The median household income in St. Rose is $115,000 and the income per person is $39,507. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. Rose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.82
St. Rose demographics
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Rose ›
Education in St. Rose
22% of adults 25 and older in St. Rose have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Rose
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
St. Rose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Rose | 593 | $115,000 | $206,000 | $979 |
| Breese | 4,301 | $85,222 | $229,600 | $784 |
| Aviston | 2,387 | $117,875 | $244,800 | $963 |
| Pierron | 414 | $66,875 | $105,300 | $1,202 |
| Beckemeyer | 993 | $63,603 | $121,300 | $961 |
| Trenton | 2,664 | $80,795 | $178,200 | $857 |
| Germantown | 1,350 | $92,083 | $192,500 | $913 |
| Highland | 10,262 | $82,551 | $202,900 | $855 |
| Pocahontas | 843 | $53,971 | $96,200 | $759 |
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What is the median household income in St. Rose, IL?
The median household income in St. Rose is $115,000, 38% 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. Rose?
The median home value in St. Rose is $206,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. Rose?
The median gross rent in St. Rose is $979 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is St. Rose, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Illinois median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
What is the median age in St. Rose?
The median age in St. Rose is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Rose?
The average commute to work in St. Rose is 23 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Rose?
The unemployment rate in St. Rose is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Rose?
22% of adults in St. Rose 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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