Living in Stickney, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stickney · Census data 2020–2024
Stickney has 6,952 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $66,942 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $244,900, the median rent is $1,154/month.
Stickney at a glance
- Population
- 6,952
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,942State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $244,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,154/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Stickney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stickney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stickney the median home value is $244,900, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,849 a month in housing costs.
Stickney median household income
The median household income in Stickney is $66,942 and the income per person is $35,040. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Stickney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,680
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.87
Stickney demographics
- Population
- 6,952
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 2,403
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stickney ›
Education in Stickney
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Stickney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stickney
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Stickney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stickney | 6,952 | $66,942 | $244,900 | $1,154 |
| Forest View | 1,174 | $89,702 | $260,500 | — |
| Berwyn | 55,595 | $78,408 | $299,800 | $1,215 |
| Cicero | 82,797 | $70,842 | $249,400 | $1,154 |
| Lyons | 10,339 | $70,993 | $257,300 | $1,198 |
| Riverside | 9,039 | $153,686 | $491,400 | $1,484 |
| Summit | 10,846 | $61,863 | $232,600 | $1,137 |
| North Riverside | 7,249 | $77,170 | $297,800 | $1,301 |
| Bedford Park | 586 | $99,000 | $271,700 | $1,841 |
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What is the median household income in Stickney, IL?
The median household income in Stickney is $66,942, 20% 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 Stickney?
The median home value in Stickney is $244,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Stickney?
The median gross rent in Stickney is $1,154 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Stickney, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Stickney?
The median age in Stickney is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Stickney?
The average commute to work in Stickney is 26 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stickney?
The unemployment rate in Stickney is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stickney?
23.2% of adults in Stickney 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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