Living in West York, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West York · Census data 2020–2024
West York has 83 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $91,136 (9% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $57,100.
West York is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West York at a glance
- Population
- 83
- Median age
- 22.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,136State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $57,100State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West York a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Illinois median; home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in West York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West York the median home value is $57,100, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
West York median household income
The median household income in West York is $91,136 and the income per person is $32,253. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.19
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West York has many vacation and second homes.
West York demographics
- Population
- 83
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 8.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 26
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West York ›
Education in West York
0% of adults 25 and older in West York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West York
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.2%
West York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West York | 83 | $91,136 | $57,100 | — |
| West Union | 140 | $109,688 | — | — |
| Hutsonville | 590 | $55,982 | $67,400 | — |
| Merom | 285 | $43,750 | — | — |
| Robinson | 7,084 | $73,993 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Palestine | 1,430 | $62,850 | $81,300 | $719 |
| Shelburn | 1,264 | $46,458 | $73,700 | $756 |
| Sullivan | 4,252 | $46,551 | $128,100 | $859 |
| Marshall | 4,040 | $76,250 | $118,500 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in West York, IL?
The median household income in West York is $91,136, 9% higher 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 York?
The median home value in West York is $57,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is West York, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Illinois median; home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in West York?
The median age in West York is 22.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in West York?
The average commute to work in West York is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West York?
The unemployment rate in West York is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West York?
0% of adults in West York 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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