Living in White Hall, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Hall · Census data 2020–2024
White Hall has 2,257 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $55,054 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $63,800, the median rent is $644/month.
White Hall at a glance
- Population
- 2,257
- Median age
- 44State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,054State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $63,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is White Hall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in White Hall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Hall the median home value is $63,800, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,019 a month in housing costs.
White Hall median household income
The median household income in White Hall is $55,054 and the income per person is $29,227. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in White Hall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,097
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 26.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.66
White Hall demographics
- Population
- 2,257
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 807
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Hall ›
Education in White Hall
15.1% of adults 25 and older in White Hall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Hall
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
White Hall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Glasgow | 179 | $57,083 | $61,000 | — |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
| Greenfield | 1,105 | $71,250 | $103,900 | $853 |
| Murrayville | 617 | $46,528 | $106,800 | $875 |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
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What is the median household income in White Hall, IL?
The median household income in White Hall is $55,054, 34% 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 White Hall?
The median home value in White Hall is $63,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in White Hall?
The median gross rent in White Hall is $644 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is White Hall, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in White Hall?
The median age in White Hall is 44 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in White Hall?
The average commute to work in White Hall is 25 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Hall?
The unemployment rate in White Hall is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Hall?
15.1% of adults in White Hall 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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