Living in Tovey, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tovey · Census data 2020–2024
Tovey has 629 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $89,000 (7% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $79,100, the median rent is $808/month.
Tovey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tovey at a glance
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 28.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $89,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $79,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Tovey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tovey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tovey the median home value is $79,100, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $892 a month in housing costs.
Tovey median household income
The median household income in Tovey is $89,000 and the income per person is $34,205. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Tovey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 277
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.62
Tovey demographics
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 240
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tovey ›
Education in Tovey
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Tovey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tovey
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Tovey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tovey | 629 | $89,000 | $79,100 | $808 |
| Bulpitt | 185 | $75,000 | $78,300 | $825 |
| Kincaid | 1,278 | $64,821 | $88,100 | $725 |
| Langleyville | 282 | $47,969 | $106,500 | — |
| Edinburg | 1,195 | $89,886 | $117,100 | $829 |
| Taylorville | 10,646 | $57,552 | $104,100 | $828 |
| Pawnee | 2,738 | $81,103 | $149,500 | $838 |
| Palmer | 241 | $49,500 | $82,900 | $740 |
| Divernon | 1,164 | $71,750 | $133,700 | $1,034 |
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What is the median household income in Tovey, IL?
The median household income in Tovey is $89,000, 7% 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 Tovey?
The median home value in Tovey is $79,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Tovey?
The median gross rent in Tovey is $808 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Tovey, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Tovey?
The median age in Tovey is 28.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Tovey?
The average commute to work in Tovey is 21 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tovey?
The unemployment rate in Tovey is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tovey?
12.5% of adults in Tovey 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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