Living in Wayne City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne City · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne City has 920 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $54,643 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $98,300, the median rent is $829/month.
Wayne City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wayne City at a glance
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,643State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $98,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wayne City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Wayne City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayne City the median home value is $98,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,131 a month in housing costs.
Wayne City median household income
The median household income in Wayne City is $54,643 and the income per person is $29,333. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wayne City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 472
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.17
Wayne City demographics
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 422
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne City ›
Education in Wayne City
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Wayne City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Wayne City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne City | 920 | $54,643 | $98,300 | $829 |
| Sims | 123 | $48,194 | $44,200 | — |
| Bluford | 483 | $51,583 | $94,500 | $786 |
| Belle Rive | 382 | $53,281 | $94,600 | $540 |
| Dahlgren | 595 | $44,861 | $80,800 | $557 |
| Fairfield | 4,561 | $41,989 | $88,800 | $585 |
| Jeffersonville | 263 | $49,583 | $56,400 | $813 |
| Opdyke | 246 | $63,750 | $67,800 | — |
| Cisne | 627 | $59,926 | $76,600 | $602 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne City, IL?
The median household income in Wayne City is $54,643, 34% 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 Wayne City?
The median home value in Wayne City is $98,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wayne City?
The median gross rent in Wayne City is $829 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Wayne City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Wayne City?
The median age in Wayne City is 45.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wayne City?
The average commute to work in Wayne City is 26 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne City?
The unemployment rate in Wayne City is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne City?
19.7% of adults in Wayne City 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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