Living in Tilton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tilton · Census data 2020–2024
Tilton has 2,453 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $55,697 (33% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $70,400, the median rent is $877/month.
Tilton at a glance
- Population
- 2,453
- Median age
- 48.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,697State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $70,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Tilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tilton the median home value is $70,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $974 a month in housing costs.
Tilton median household income
The median household income in Tilton is $55,697 and the income per person is $31,608. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Tilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,251
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.02
Tilton demographics
- Population
- 2,453
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 1,173
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tilton ›
Education in Tilton
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Tilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tilton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Tilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilton | 2,453 | $55,697 | $70,400 | $877 |
| Belgium | 290 | $64,773 | $76,300 | $904 |
| Westville | 3,419 | $54,912 | $100,000 | $805 |
| Danville | 28,595 | $45,957 | $79,000 | $846 |
| Catlin | 2,160 | $72,277 | $124,700 | $931 |
| Oakwood | 1,380 | $46,293 | $103,000 | $695 |
| Georgetown | 3,069 | $58,182 | $71,800 | $757 |
| State Line City | 103 | $73,750 | $86,400 | — |
| Foster | 100 | $120,703 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Tilton, IL?
The median household income in Tilton is $55,697, 33% 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 Tilton?
The median home value in Tilton is $70,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Tilton?
The median gross rent in Tilton is $877 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Tilton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Tilton?
The median age in Tilton is 48.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Tilton?
The average commute to work in Tilton is 16 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tilton?
The unemployment rate in Tilton is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tilton?
10.8% of adults in Tilton 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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