Living in Weldon, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weldon · Census data 2020–2024
Weldon has 350 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $60,625 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $950/month.
Weldon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Weldon at a glance
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,625State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Weldon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Weldon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weldon the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,136 a month in housing costs.
Weldon median household income
The median household income in Weldon is $60,625 and the income per person is $27,391. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Weldon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 152
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.57
Weldon demographics
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weldon ›
Education in Weldon
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Weldon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weldon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Weldon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| De Land | 448 | $50,000 | $87,000 | $644 |
| Cisco | 234 | $50,625 | $113,100 | $1,146 |
| Argenta | 879 | $73,482 | $106,300 | $1,286 |
| Farmer City | 1,885 | $67,067 | $138,500 | $468 |
| Monticello | 6,304 | $99,449 | $210,500 | $1,379 |
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | $102,800 | $934 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
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What is the median household income in Weldon, IL?
The median household income in Weldon is $60,625, 27% 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 Weldon?
The median home value in Weldon is $100,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Weldon?
The median gross rent in Weldon is $950 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Weldon, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Weldon?
The median age in Weldon is 44.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Weldon?
The average commute to work in Weldon is 27 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weldon?
The unemployment rate in Weldon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weldon?
6.6% of adults in Weldon 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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