Living in Wadsworth, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wadsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Wadsworth has 3,686 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $142,738 (71% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $378,900, the median rent is $994/month.
Wadsworth at a glance
- Population
- 3,686
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $142,738State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $378,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wadsworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 13.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wadsworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wadsworth the median home value is $378,900, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,336 a month in housing costs.
Wadsworth median household income
The median household income in Wadsworth is $142,738 and the income per person is $54,302. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wadsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,320
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.88
Wadsworth demographics
- Population
- 3,686
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 1,278
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wadsworth ›
Education in Wadsworth
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Wadsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wadsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 13.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Wadsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth | 3,686 | $142,738 | $378,900 | $994 |
| Beach Park | 14,115 | $85,664 | $245,800 | $1,254 |
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Zion | 24,600 | $63,104 | $183,800 | $1,186 |
| Grandwood Park | 5,262 | $126,736 | $330,500 | $1,836 |
| Winthrop Harbor | 6,559 | $95,690 | $250,800 | $1,313 |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,669 | $103,902 | $360,400 | $1,458 |
| Gurnee | 30,510 | $119,628 | $344,300 | $1,655 |
| Lindenhurst | 14,417 | $131,474 | $294,100 | $1,768 |
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What is the median household income in Wadsworth, IL?
The median household income in Wadsworth is $142,738, 71% 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 Wadsworth?
The median home value in Wadsworth is $378,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wadsworth?
The median gross rent in Wadsworth is $994 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Wadsworth, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Wadsworth?
The median age in Wadsworth is 38.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wadsworth?
The average commute to work in Wadsworth is 27 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wadsworth?
The unemployment rate in Wadsworth is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wadsworth?
47.4% of adults in Wadsworth 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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