Living in Walnut Hill, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walnut Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Walnut Hill has 127 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median home value is $31,600.
Walnut Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walnut Hill at a glance
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 50.7State: 39
- Median home value
- $31,600State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Walnut Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 47.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Walnut Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walnut Hill the median home value is $31,600, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Walnut Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.49
Walnut Hill demographics
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walnut Hill ›
Education in Walnut Hill
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Walnut Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walnut Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.6%
Walnut Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | 127 | — | $31,600 | — |
| Centralia | 11,856 | $47,807 | $89,600 | $765 |
| Wamac | 804 | $36,500 | $20,100 | $787 |
| Dix | 568 | $46,339 | $100,000 | $418 |
| Central City | 1,081 | $44,896 | $47,600 | $840 |
| Irvington | 774 | $80,219 | $91,700 | $826 |
| Kell | 145 | $67,500 | $60,000 | — |
| Junction City | 638 | $56,364 | $83,500 | $878 |
| Odin | 972 | $46,131 | $102,600 | $682 |
More for people moving to Walnut Hill
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What is the average home price in Walnut Hill?
The median home value in Walnut Hill is $31,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Walnut Hill, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 47.2%.
What is the median age in Walnut Hill?
The median age in Walnut Hill is 50.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Walnut Hill?
The average commute to work in Walnut Hill is 35 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Hill?
The unemployment rate in Walnut Hill is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walnut Hill?
9.1% of adults in Walnut Hill 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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