Living in Wataga, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wataga · Census data 2020–2024
Wataga has 710 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $62,917 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $97,600, the median rent is $636/month.
Wataga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wataga at a glance
- Population
- 710
- Median age
- 32.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,917State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $97,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wataga a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wataga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wataga the median home value is $97,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
Wataga median household income
The median household income in Wataga is $62,917 and the income per person is $33,882. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wataga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 357
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.17
Wataga demographics
- Population
- 710
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wataga ›
Education in Wataga
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Wataga have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wataga
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Wataga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Henderson | 284 | $57,875 | $111,100 | $679 |
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| Altona | 498 | $69,375 | $102,000 | $940 |
| Rio | 205 | $72,500 | $115,600 | $775 |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wataga, IL?
The median household income in Wataga is $62,917, 25% 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 Wataga?
The median home value in Wataga is $97,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wataga?
The median gross rent in Wataga is $636 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Wataga, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Wataga?
The median age in Wataga is 32.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wataga?
The average commute to work in Wataga is 22 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wataga?
The unemployment rate in Wataga is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wataga?
13.3% of adults in Wataga 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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