Living in Stonington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stonington · Census data 2020–2024
Stonington has 655 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $65,972 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,100, the median rent is $900/month.
Stonington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stonington at a glance
- Population
- 655
- Median age
- 44.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,972State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Stonington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Stonington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stonington the median home value is $106,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Stonington median household income
The median household income in Stonington is $65,972 and the income per person is $34,628. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Stonington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.21
Stonington demographics
- Population
- 655
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stonington ›
Education in Stonington
19% of adults 25 and older in Stonington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stonington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Stonington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonington | 655 | $65,972 | $106,100 | $900 |
| Blue Mound | 882 | $70,329 | $123,100 | $950 |
| Taylorville | 10,646 | $57,552 | $104,100 | $828 |
| Moweaqua | 1,915 | $69,625 | $114,500 | $896 |
| Mount Auburn | 399 | $43,333 | $84,800 | $1,175 |
| Langleyville | 282 | $47,969 | $106,500 | — |
| Edinburg | 1,195 | $89,886 | $117,100 | $829 |
| Owaneco | 613 | $65,313 | $101,700 | $815 |
| Assumption | 1,205 | $57,500 | $89,700 | $693 |
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What is the median household income in Stonington, IL?
The median household income in Stonington is $65,972, 21% 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 Stonington?
The median home value in Stonington is $106,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Stonington?
The median gross rent in Stonington is $900 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Stonington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Stonington?
The median age in Stonington is 44.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Stonington?
The average commute to work in Stonington is 22 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stonington?
The unemployment rate in Stonington is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stonington?
19% of adults in Stonington 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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