Living in Victoria, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Victoria · Census data 2020–2024
Victoria has 254 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $59,375 (29% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $794/month.
Victoria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Victoria at a glance
- Population
- 254
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $794/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Victoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Victoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Victoria the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Victoria median household income
The median household income in Victoria is $59,375 and the income per person is $27,137. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Victoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.47
Victoria demographics
- Population
- 254
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Victoria ›
Education in Victoria
16% of adults 25 and older in Victoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Victoria
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Victoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 254 | $59,375 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
| Altona | 498 | $69,375 | $102,000 | $940 |
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
| La Fayette | 178 | $51,346 | $50,900 | — |
| Williamsfield | 531 | $82,417 | $109,800 | $617 |
| Galva | 2,454 | $52,470 | $83,700 | $783 |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Bishop Hill | 134 | $56,429 | $102,500 | — |
More for people moving to Victoria
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What is the median household income in Victoria, IL?
The median household income in Victoria is $59,375, 29% 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 Victoria?
The median home value in Victoria is $85,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Victoria?
The median gross rent in Victoria is $794 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Victoria, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Victoria?
The median age in Victoria is 39 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Victoria?
The average commute to work in Victoria is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Victoria?
The unemployment rate in Victoria is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Victoria?
16% of adults in Victoria 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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