Living in Sunnyland, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunnyland · Census data 2020–2024
Sunnyland has 1,231 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $90,813 (9% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $167,800, the median rent is $1,926/month.
Sunnyland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sunnyland at a glance
- Population
- 1,231
- Median age
- 30.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $90,813State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $167,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,926/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Sunnyland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Illinois median; home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sunnyland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunnyland the median home value is $167,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,926 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
Sunnyland median household income
The median household income in Sunnyland is $90,813 and the income per person is $29,316. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Sunnyland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.79
Sunnyland demographics
- Population
- 1,231
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 325
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunnyland ›
Education in Sunnyland
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Sunnyland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunnyland
- Unemployment rate
- 21%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sunnyland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyland | 1,231 | $90,813 | $167,800 | $1,926 |
| Crystal Lawns | 1,766 | $82,033 | $243,200 | — |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | $232,900 | $1,481 |
| Joliet | 150,445 | $92,201 | $265,800 | $1,276 |
| Romeoville | 41,152 | $106,325 | $257,100 | $1,886 |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
| Rockdale | 2,553 | $59,135 | $188,300 | $1,256 |
| Shorewood | 18,343 | $122,105 | $337,800 | $1,479 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
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What is the median household income in Sunnyland, IL?
The median household income in Sunnyland is $90,813, 9% 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 Sunnyland?
The median home value in Sunnyland is $167,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Sunnyland?
The median gross rent in Sunnyland is $1,926 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Sunnyland, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Illinois median; home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Sunnyland?
The median age in Sunnyland is 30.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Sunnyland?
The average commute to work in Sunnyland is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunnyland?
The unemployment rate in Sunnyland is 21% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunnyland?
46.1% of adults in Sunnyland 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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