Living in Venice, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Venice · Census data 2020–2024
Venice has 1,636 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $32,066 (62% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $54,000, the median rent is $1,015/month.
Venice at a glance
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 32.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $32,066State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $54,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,015/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Venice a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 26%; a poverty rate of 43.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Venice
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Venice the median home value is $54,000, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, which is 39.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $767 a month in housing costs.
Venice median household income
The median household income in Venice is $32,066 and the income per person is $19,534. 43.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Venice: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 863
- Owner-occupied
- 31.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.1%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.45
Venice demographics
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 667
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Venice ›
Education in Venice
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Venice have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Venice
- Unemployment rate
- 26%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Venice vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 1,636 | $32,066 | $54,000 | $1,015 |
| Brooklyn | 729 | $30,673 | $37,500 | $904 |
| Madison | 2,900 | $49,326 | $58,900 | $1,014 |
| Fairmont City | 2,492 | $48,147 | $71,200 | $1,084 |
| East St. Louis | 17,999 | $35,700 | $52,600 | $847 |
| Granite City | 26,549 | $59,205 | $104,300 | $834 |
| St. Louis | 288,512 | $56,160 | $197,500 | $997 |
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
| Riverview | 2,731 | $48,482 | $72,700 | $803 |
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What is the median household income in Venice, IL?
The median household income in Venice is $32,066, 62% 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 Venice?
The median home value in Venice is $54,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Venice?
The median gross rent in Venice is $1,015 per month, about 39.9% of household income.
Is Venice, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 26%; a poverty rate of 43.3%.
What is the median age in Venice?
The median age in Venice is 32.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Venice?
The average commute to work in Venice is 22 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Venice?
The unemployment rate in Venice is 26% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Venice?
6.9% of adults in Venice 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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