Living in Willisville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willisville · Census data 2020–2024
Willisville has 467 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $55,417 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $57,300, the median rent is $844/month.
Willisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willisville at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $57,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $844/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Willisville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Willisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willisville the median home value is $57,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, which is 42% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
Willisville median household income
The median household income in Willisville is $55,417 and the income per person is $29,794. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Willisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.39
Willisville demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willisville ›
Education in Willisville
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Willisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willisville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Willisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willisville | 467 | $55,417 | $57,300 | $844 |
| Percy | 921 | $44,015 | $77,200 | $600 |
| Cutler | 302 | $65,500 | $61,000 | $1,042 |
| Campbell Hill | 328 | $69,018 | $96,800 | $850 |
| Steeleville | 1,855 | $60,313 | $158,500 | $769 |
| Ava | 561 | $55,368 | $90,500 | $492 |
| Sparta | 4,068 | $52,188 | $111,200 | $762 |
| Chester | 6,797 | $80,625 | $111,700 | $760 |
| Coulterville | 796 | $48,636 | $82,300 | $822 |
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What is the median household income in Willisville, IL?
The median household income in Willisville is $55,417, 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 Willisville?
The median home value in Willisville is $57,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Willisville?
The median gross rent in Willisville is $844 per month, about 42% of household income.
Is Willisville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Willisville?
The median age in Willisville is 33.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Willisville?
The average commute to work in Willisville is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willisville?
The unemployment rate in Willisville is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willisville?
4.2% of adults in Willisville 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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