Living in West Liberty, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
West Liberty has 43 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $35,556 (57% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $52,000.
West Liberty is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 43
- Median age
- 59.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $35,556State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $52,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is West Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Liberty the median home value is $52,000, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
West Liberty median household income
The median household income in West Liberty is $35,556 and the income per person is $32,453. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.26
West Liberty demographics
- Population
- 43
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 34.9%
- Households
- 34
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Liberty ›
Education in West Liberty
0% of adults 25 and older in West Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
West Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | 43 | $35,556 | $52,000 | — |
| Ste. Marie | 281 | $86,250 | $102,400 | $283 |
| Olney | 8,577 | $59,980 | $99,800 | $809 |
| Newton | 2,932 | $61,761 | $95,400 | $794 |
| Willow Hill | 304 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $625 |
| Claremont | 195 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $833 |
| Noble | 649 | $57,143 | $58,500 | $511 |
| Oblong | 1,634 | $57,917 | $83,100 | $542 |
| Calhoun | 227 | $76,250 | $53,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Liberty, IL?
The median household income in West Liberty is $35,556, 57% 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 Liberty?
The median home value in West Liberty is $52,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is West Liberty, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in West Liberty?
The median age in West Liberty is 59.3 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in West Liberty?
The unemployment rate in West Liberty is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Liberty?
0% of adults in West Liberty 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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