Living in Washington Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington Park · Census data 2020–2024
Washington Park has 1,701 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $38,750 (54% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $37,500, the median rent is $864/month.
Washington Park at a glance
- Population
- 1,701
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $37,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $864/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Washington Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 19.9%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Washington Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington Park the median home value is $37,500, 89% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,092 a month in housing costs.
Washington Park median household income
The median household income in Washington Park is $38,750 and the income per person is $14,438. 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Washington Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,132
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 58.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.78
58.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Washington Park has many vacation and second homes.
Washington Park demographics
- Population
- 1,701
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 473
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington Park ›
Education in Washington Park
5% of adults 25 and older in Washington Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington Park
- Unemployment rate
- 19.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Washington Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
| Fairmont City | 2,492 | $48,147 | $71,200 | $1,084 |
| East St. Louis | 17,999 | $35,700 | $52,600 | $847 |
| Caseyville | 4,130 | $60,669 | $96,800 | $1,122 |
| Madison | 2,900 | $49,326 | $58,900 | $1,014 |
| Sauget | 307 | $62,171 | $51,400 | $733 |
| Brooklyn | 729 | $30,673 | $37,500 | $904 |
| Venice | 1,636 | $32,066 | $54,000 | $1,015 |
| Cahokia Heights | 17,106 | $33,792 | $56,000 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in Washington Park, IL?
The median household income in Washington Park is $38,750, 54% 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 Washington Park?
The median home value in Washington Park is $37,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Washington Park?
The median gross rent in Washington Park is $864 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Washington Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 19.9%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
What is the median age in Washington Park?
The median age in Washington Park is 34.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Washington Park?
The average commute to work in Washington Park is 21 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington Park?
The unemployment rate in Washington Park is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington Park?
5% of adults in Washington Park 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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