Living in Wapella, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wapella · Census data 2020–2024
Wapella has 480 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $51,818 (38% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $98,500, the median rent is $925/month.
Wapella is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wapella at a glance
- Population
- 480
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,818State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $98,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wapella a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Wapella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wapella the median home value is $98,500, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $981 a month in housing costs.
Wapella median household income
The median household income in Wapella is $51,818 and the income per person is $38,961. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wapella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.14
Wapella demographics
- Population
- 480
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wapella ›
Education in Wapella
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Wapella have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wapella
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Wapella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapella | 480 | $51,818 | $98,500 | $925 |
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | $102,800 | $934 |
| Heyworth | 2,573 | $96,500 | $210,600 | $1,053 |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | $95,300 | $670 |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| Kenney | 349 | $82,813 | $81,500 | $825 |
| McLean | 708 | $87,321 | $140,400 | $1,400 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
| Downs | 1,641 | $110,625 | $240,600 | $1,258 |
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What is the median household income in Wapella, IL?
The median household income in Wapella is $51,818, 38% 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 Wapella?
The median home value in Wapella is $98,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wapella?
The median gross rent in Wapella is $925 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Wapella, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Wapella?
The median age in Wapella is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wapella?
The average commute to work in Wapella is 22 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wapella?
The unemployment rate in Wapella is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wapella?
16.5% of adults in Wapella 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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