Living in Williamsfield, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsfield · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsfield has 531 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $82,417 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $109,800, the median rent is $617/month.
Williamsfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamsfield at a glance
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $82,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $109,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $617/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Williamsfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Williamsfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsfield the median home value is $109,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Williamsfield median household income
The median household income in Williamsfield is $82,417 and the income per person is $43,196. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Williamsfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 239
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.37
Williamsfield demographics
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsfield ›
Education in Williamsfield
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Williamsfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Williamsfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsfield | 531 | $82,417 | $109,800 | $617 |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
| Victoria | 254 | $59,375 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Brimfield | 750 | $70,000 | $140,700 | $900 |
| Yates City | 500 | $63,750 | $97,100 | $590 |
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | — |
| Elmwood | 2,327 | $90,285 | $153,500 | $713 |
| Maquon | 161 | $63,125 | $72,500 | $617 |
| La Fayette | 178 | $51,346 | $50,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Williamsfield, IL?
The median household income in Williamsfield is $82,417, about the same as 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 Williamsfield?
The median home value in Williamsfield is $109,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Williamsfield?
The median gross rent in Williamsfield is $617 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Williamsfield, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Williamsfield?
The median age in Williamsfield is 44.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Williamsfield?
The average commute to work in Williamsfield is 22 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsfield?
The unemployment rate in Williamsfield is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsfield?
19.5% of adults in Williamsfield 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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