Living in Teutopolis, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Teutopolis · Census data 2020–2024
Teutopolis has 1,729 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $115,938 (39% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $247,700, the median rent is $670/month.
Teutopolis at a glance
- Population
- 1,729
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $115,938State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $247,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $670/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Teutopolis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Illinois median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Teutopolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Teutopolis the median home value is $247,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,563 a month in housing costs.
Teutopolis median household income
The median household income in Teutopolis is $115,938 and the income per person is $56,231. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Teutopolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 722
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.58
Teutopolis demographics
- Population
- 1,729
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 664
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Teutopolis ›
Education in Teutopolis
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Teutopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Teutopolis
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Teutopolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teutopolis | 1,729 | $115,938 | $247,700 | $670 |
| Effingham | 12,342 | $72,377 | $177,500 | $725 |
| Montrose | 255 | $60,625 | $125,000 | $392 |
| Sigel | 439 | $85,625 | $165,800 | $671 |
| Dieterich | 1,169 | $74,500 | $201,300 | $692 |
| Watson | 620 | $74,167 | $100,000 | $742 |
| Shumway | 260 | $82,159 | $102,500 | $817 |
| Wheeler | 130 | $20,568 | — | — |
| Stewardson | 756 | $61,875 | $109,500 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Teutopolis, IL?
The median household income in Teutopolis is $115,938, 39% 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 Teutopolis?
The median home value in Teutopolis is $247,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Teutopolis?
The median gross rent in Teutopolis is $670 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Teutopolis, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Illinois median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
What is the median age in Teutopolis?
The median age in Teutopolis is 34.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Teutopolis?
The average commute to work in Teutopolis is 16 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Teutopolis?
The unemployment rate in Teutopolis is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Teutopolis?
40.4% of adults in Teutopolis 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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