Living in Staunton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Staunton · Census data 2020–2024
Staunton has 4,298 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $57,904 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $143,500, the median rent is $630/month.
Staunton at a glance
- Population
- 4,298
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,904State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $143,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $630/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Staunton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Staunton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Staunton the median home value is $143,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,206 a month in housing costs.
Staunton median household income
The median household income in Staunton is $57,904 and the income per person is $34,904. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Staunton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,335
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.11
Staunton demographics
- Population
- 4,298
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 2,002
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Staunton ›
Education in Staunton
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Staunton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Staunton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Staunton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton | 4,298 | $57,904 | $143,500 | $630 |
| Williamson | 160 | $57,841 | $75,800 | $863 |
| Livingston | 884 | $62,240 | $110,300 | $720 |
| White City | 244 | $79,583 | $116,300 | — |
| Sawyerville | 200 | $61,250 | $100,000 | — |
| Wilsonville | 505 | $45,417 | $85,000 | $833 |
| Mount Olive | 1,872 | $55,625 | $94,100 | $734 |
| Benld | 1,495 | $47,850 | $82,400 | $826 |
| Worden | 1,094 | $89,000 | $146,600 | $839 |
More for people moving to Staunton
Staunton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Staunton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Staunton, IL?
The median household income in Staunton is $57,904, 31% 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 Staunton?
The median home value in Staunton is $143,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Staunton?
The median gross rent in Staunton is $630 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Staunton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Staunton?
The median age in Staunton is 42.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Staunton?
The average commute to work in Staunton is 22 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Staunton?
The unemployment rate in Staunton is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Staunton?
23.1% of adults in Staunton 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.
Last updated: