Living in West Frankfort, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Frankfort · Census data 2020–2024
West Frankfort has 7,118 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $47,898 (43% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $81,200, the median rent is $661/month.
West Frankfort at a glance
- Population
- 7,118
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,898State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $81,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $661/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Frankfort a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Frankfort
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Frankfort the median home value is $81,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
West Frankfort median household income
The median household income in West Frankfort is $47,898 and the income per person is $24,532. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West Frankfort: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,533
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.35
West Frankfort demographics
- Population
- 7,118
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,978
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Frankfort ›
Education in West Frankfort
8.9% of adults 25 and older in West Frankfort have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Frankfort
- Unemployment rate
- 15.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
West Frankfort vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort | 7,118 | $47,898 | $81,200 | $661 |
| Orient | 417 | $39,750 | $49,800 | $779 |
| Freeman Spur | 149 | $35,000 | $60,600 | $850 |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | $88,100 | $976 |
| Hanaford | 332 | $60,750 | $54,500 | — |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| West City | 662 | $48,750 | $71,400 | $860 |
| Buckner | 276 | $46,364 | $69,300 | $1,089 |
| Benton | 6,863 | $54,123 | $87,200 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in West Frankfort, IL?
The median household income in West Frankfort is $47,898, 43% 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 Frankfort?
The median home value in West Frankfort is $81,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in West Frankfort?
The median gross rent in West Frankfort is $661 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is West Frankfort, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in West Frankfort?
The median age in West Frankfort is 39 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in West Frankfort?
The average commute to work in West Frankfort is 23 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Frankfort?
The unemployment rate in West Frankfort is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Frankfort?
8.9% of adults in West Frankfort 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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