Living in Sullivan, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan has 4,348 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $63,229 (24% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,500, the median rent is $831/month.
Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 4,348
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,229State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $831/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan the median home value is $102,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,059 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan median household income
The median household income in Sullivan is $63,229 and the income per person is $34,605. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,898
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.25
Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 4,348
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 1,836
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan ›
Education in Sullivan
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 10.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 4,348 | $63,229 | $102,500 | $831 |
| Allenville | 126 | $69,250 | $95,000 | $1,125 |
| Bethany | 1,176 | $44,583 | $106,200 | $1,002 |
| Lovington | 1,045 | $55,556 | $87,400 | $788 |
| Findlay | 674 | $55,417 | $88,000 | $813 |
| Windsor | 877 | $63,359 | $105,400 | $769 |
| Arthur | 2,083 | $54,907 | $151,300 | $892 |
| Gays | 165 | $52,188 | $93,000 | $875 |
| Dalton City | 694 | $77,750 | $103,600 | $860 |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan, IL?
The median household income in Sullivan is $63,229, 24% 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 Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan is $102,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Sullivan?
The median gross rent in Sullivan is $831 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Sullivan, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Sullivan?
The median age in Sullivan is 38.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Sullivan?
The average commute to work in Sullivan is 16 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan?
15.9% of adults in Sullivan 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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