Living in Ste. Marie, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ste. Marie · Census data 2020–2024
Ste. Marie has 281 residents with a median age of 29.4. The median household income is $86,250 (3% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,400, the median rent is $283/month.
Ste. Marie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ste. Marie at a glance
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 29.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $283/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ste. Marie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ste. Marie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ste. Marie the median home value is $102,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $283 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Ste. Marie median household income
The median household income in Ste. Marie is $86,250 and the income per person is $31,943. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ste. Marie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.51
Ste. Marie demographics
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 29.4
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ste. Marie ›
Education in Ste. Marie
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Ste. Marie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ste. Marie
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Ste. Marie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ste. Marie | 281 | $86,250 | $102,400 | $283 |
| Willow Hill | 304 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $625 |
| Oblong | 1,634 | $57,917 | $83,100 | $542 |
| Newton | 2,932 | $61,761 | $95,400 | $794 |
| Olney | 8,577 | $59,980 | $99,800 | $809 |
| Claremont | 195 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $833 |
| Robinson | 7,084 | $73,993 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Sumner | 2,252 | $55,625 | $46,000 | $738 |
| Wheeler | 130 | $20,568 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Ste. Marie, IL?
The median household income in Ste. Marie is $86,250, 3% 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 Ste. Marie?
The median home value in Ste. Marie is $102,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ste. Marie?
The median gross rent in Ste. Marie is $283 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Ste. Marie, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Ste. Marie?
The median age in Ste. Marie is 29.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ste. Marie?
The average commute to work in Ste. Marie is 26 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ste. Marie?
The unemployment rate in Ste. Marie is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ste. Marie?
20.6% of adults in Ste. Marie 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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