Living in Waltonville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waltonville · Census data 2020–2024
Waltonville has 294 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $63,750 (24% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $111,400, the median rent is $688/month.
Waltonville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waltonville at a glance
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 50.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $111,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Waltonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Waltonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waltonville the median home value is $111,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $963 a month in housing costs.
Waltonville median household income
The median household income in Waltonville is $63,750 and the income per person is $32,367. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Waltonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.06
Waltonville demographics
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waltonville ›
Education in Waltonville
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Waltonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waltonville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Waltonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltonville | 294 | $63,750 | $111,400 | $688 |
| Nason | 203 | $50,052 | $73,600 | — |
| Bonnie | 461 | $60,536 | $73,200 | $1,018 |
| Woodlawn | 632 | $72,500 | $132,700 | $1,009 |
| Ina | 1,560 | $54,000 | $104,200 | $536 |
| Sesser | 2,023 | $52,604 | $82,300 | $726 |
| Mount Vernon | 14,090 | $55,357 | $99,800 | $910 |
| Radom | 146 | $55,833 | $105,400 | $992 |
| Du Bois | 122 | $53,750 | $75,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Waltonville, IL?
The median household income in Waltonville is $63,750, 24% 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 Waltonville?
The median home value in Waltonville is $111,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Waltonville?
The median gross rent in Waltonville is $688 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Waltonville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Waltonville?
The median age in Waltonville is 50.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Waltonville?
The average commute to work in Waltonville is 22 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waltonville?
The unemployment rate in Waltonville is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waltonville?
13.8% of adults in Waltonville 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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