Living in West City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West City · Census data 2020–2024
West City has 662 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $48,750 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $71,400, the median rent is $860/month.
West City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West City at a glance
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 45.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $71,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West City the median home value is $71,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
West City median household income
The median household income in West City is $48,750 and the income per person is $36,301. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 314
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.28
West City demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 290
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West City ›
Education in West City
10.2% of adults 25 and older in West City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
West City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West City | 662 | $48,750 | $71,400 | $860 |
| Benton | 6,863 | $54,123 | $87,200 | $798 |
| Buckner | 276 | $46,364 | $69,300 | $1,089 |
| Valier | 523 | $27,305 | $80,100 | $1,144 |
| Orient | 417 | $39,750 | $49,800 | $779 |
| Christopher | 2,570 | $48,247 | $66,600 | $725 |
| North City | 715 | $53,977 | $114,100 | — |
| West Frankfort | 7,118 | $47,898 | $81,200 | $661 |
| Hanaford | 332 | $60,750 | $54,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in West City, IL?
The median household income in West City is $48,750, 42% 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 West City?
The median home value in West City is $71,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in West City?
The median gross rent in West City is $860 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is West City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in West City?
The median age in West City is 45.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in West City?
The average commute to work in West City is 21 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West City?
The unemployment rate in West City is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West City?
10.2% of adults in West 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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