Living in Tiskilwa, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tiskilwa · Census data 2020–2024
Tiskilwa has 751 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $66,786 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $84,700, the median rent is $754/month.
Tiskilwa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tiskilwa at a glance
- Population
- 751
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,786State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $84,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $754/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Tiskilwa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tiskilwa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tiskilwa the median home value is $84,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,030 a month in housing costs.
Tiskilwa median household income
The median household income in Tiskilwa is $66,786 and the income per person is $27,417. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Tiskilwa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 345
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.49
Tiskilwa demographics
- Population
- 751
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tiskilwa ›
Education in Tiskilwa
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Tiskilwa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tiskilwa
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Tiskilwa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiskilwa | 751 | $66,786 | $84,700 | $754 |
| Wyanet | 966 | $63,295 | $99,700 | $903 |
| Princeton | 7,975 | $61,946 | $134,700 | $782 |
| Bureau Junction | 264 | $56,538 | $54,800 | $1,714 |
| Buda | 517 | $51,771 | $71,600 | $865 |
| Hennepin | 929 | $83,000 | $168,300 | $849 |
| De Pue | 1,532 | $58,417 | $59,300 | $819 |
| Bradford | 772 | $52,292 | $80,700 | $809 |
| Dover | 133 | $49,375 | $120,000 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Tiskilwa, IL?
The median household income in Tiskilwa is $66,786, 20% 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 Tiskilwa?
The median home value in Tiskilwa is $84,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Tiskilwa?
The median gross rent in Tiskilwa is $754 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Tiskilwa, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Tiskilwa?
The median age in Tiskilwa is 39.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Tiskilwa?
The average commute to work in Tiskilwa is 23 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tiskilwa?
The unemployment rate in Tiskilwa is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tiskilwa?
13.5% of adults in Tiskilwa 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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