Living in Valmeyer, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valmeyer · Census data 2020–2024
Valmeyer has 1,090 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $94,821 (14% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $223,200, the median rent is $1,145/month.
Valmeyer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valmeyer at a glance
- Population
- 1,090
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $94,821State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $223,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,145/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Valmeyer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Valmeyer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valmeyer the median home value is $223,200, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,145 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Valmeyer median household income
The median household income in Valmeyer is $94,821 and the income per person is $44,188. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Valmeyer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 453
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.59
Valmeyer demographics
- Population
- 1,090
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 421
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valmeyer ›
Education in Valmeyer
24% of adults 25 and older in Valmeyer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valmeyer
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Valmeyer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmeyer | 1,090 | $94,821 | $223,200 | $1,145 |
| Kimmswick | 112 | $68,750 | $226,800 | $1,250 |
| Imperial | 5,488 | $90,028 | $228,700 | $1,446 |
| Pevely | 6,055 | $56,000 | $219,600 | $875 |
| Barnhart | 5,785 | $95,811 | $229,200 | $1,565 |
| Herculaneum | 5,071 | $93,438 | $234,300 | $1,690 |
| Crystal City | 4,718 | $72,598 | $185,800 | $1,062 |
| Waterloo | 11,129 | $98,711 | $249,500 | $886 |
| Festus | 13,201 | $73,532 | $223,600 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in Valmeyer, IL?
The median household income in Valmeyer is $94,821, 14% 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 Valmeyer?
The median home value in Valmeyer is $223,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Valmeyer?
The median gross rent in Valmeyer is $1,145 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Valmeyer, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Valmeyer?
The median age in Valmeyer is 45.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Valmeyer?
The average commute to work in Valmeyer is 28 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valmeyer?
The unemployment rate in Valmeyer is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valmeyer?
24% of adults in Valmeyer 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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