Living in Tamaroa, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tamaroa · Census data 2020–2024
Tamaroa has 597 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $48,646 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $80,200, the median rent is $785/month.
Tamaroa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tamaroa at a glance
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 45.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,646State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $80,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Tamaroa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Tamaroa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tamaroa the median home value is $80,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Tamaroa median household income
The median household income in Tamaroa is $48,646 and the income per person is $28,347. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Tamaroa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 298
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.32
Tamaroa demographics
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 257
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tamaroa ›
Education in Tamaroa
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Tamaroa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tamaroa
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 96.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Tamaroa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaroa | 597 | $48,646 | $80,200 | $785 |
| Du Bois | 122 | $53,750 | $75,000 | — |
| Pinckneyville | 5,018 | $69,583 | $133,500 | $416 |
| St. Johns | 184 | $62,500 | $80,000 | $720 |
| Du Quoin | 5,726 | $54,409 | $83,100 | $719 |
| Radom | 146 | $55,833 | $105,400 | $992 |
| Sesser | 2,023 | $52,604 | $82,300 | $726 |
| Waltonville | 294 | $63,750 | $111,400 | $688 |
| Valier | 523 | $27,305 | $80,100 | $1,144 |
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Tamaroa ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Tamaroa: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tamaroa, IL?
The median household income in Tamaroa is $48,646, 42% 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 Tamaroa?
The median home value in Tamaroa is $80,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Tamaroa?
The median gross rent in Tamaroa is $785 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Tamaroa, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Tamaroa?
The median age in Tamaroa is 45.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Tamaroa?
The average commute to work in Tamaroa is 23 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tamaroa?
The unemployment rate in Tamaroa is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tamaroa?
11.5% of adults in Tamaroa 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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