Living in Warrensburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warrensburg · Census data 2020–2024
Warrensburg has 921 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $81,719 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $145,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Warrensburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Warrensburg at a glance
- Population
- 921
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,719State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $145,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Warrensburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Warrensburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warrensburg the median home value is $145,400, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,348 a month in housing costs.
Warrensburg median household income
The median household income in Warrensburg is $81,719 and the income per person is $36,679. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Warrensburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 463
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.34
Warrensburg demographics
- Population
- 921
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warrensburg ›
Education in Warrensburg
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Warrensburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warrensburg
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Warrensburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | 921 | $81,719 | $145,400 | $775 |
| Forsyth | 3,502 | $112,000 | $281,000 | $1,222 |
| Latham | 297 | $68,333 | $82,500 | $750 |
| Harristown | 1,550 | $72,426 | $117,700 | $825 |
| Niantic | 671 | $67,155 | $114,800 | $1,066 |
| Decatur | 69,815 | $51,592 | $99,600 | $845 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
| Oreana | 1,037 | $89,000 | $137,300 | $907 |
| Chestnut | 347 | $54,091 | $135,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Warrensburg, IL?
The median household income in Warrensburg is $81,719, about the same as 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 Warrensburg?
The median home value in Warrensburg is $145,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Warrensburg?
The median gross rent in Warrensburg is $775 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Warrensburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Warrensburg?
The median age in Warrensburg is 46.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Warrensburg?
The average commute to work in Warrensburg is 25 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warrensburg?
The unemployment rate in Warrensburg is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warrensburg?
17.7% of adults in Warrensburg 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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