Living in Winnebago, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnebago · Census data 2020–2024
Winnebago has 2,981 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $92,614 (11% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $194,000, the median rent is $992/month.
Winnebago at a glance
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $92,614State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $194,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $992/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Winnebago a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Illinois median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winnebago
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnebago the median home value is $194,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,631 a month in housing costs.
Winnebago median household income
The median household income in Winnebago is $92,614 and the income per person is $42,793. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Winnebago: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,180
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.61
Winnebago demographics
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 1,134
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnebago ›
Education in Winnebago
30% of adults 25 and older in Winnebago have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnebago
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Winnebago vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago | 2,981 | $92,614 | $194,000 | $992 |
| Westlake Village | 1,414 | $116,563 | $239,200 | — |
| Pecatonica | 2,024 | $73,162 | $143,900 | $1,038 |
| Rockford | 147,521 | $54,752 | $129,000 | $985 |
| Byron | 3,743 | $78,852 | $198,700 | $929 |
| Stillman Valley | 1,260 | $87,833 | $175,800 | $1,307 |
| New Milford | 1,194 | $76,458 | $132,500 | $744 |
| Durand | 1,592 | $65,688 | $135,500 | $796 |
| Ridott | 130 | $71,875 | $126,000 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Winnebago, IL?
The median household income in Winnebago is $92,614, 11% 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 Winnebago?
The median home value in Winnebago is $194,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Winnebago?
The median gross rent in Winnebago is $992 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Winnebago, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Illinois median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Winnebago?
The median age in Winnebago is 39.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Winnebago?
The average commute to work in Winnebago is 25 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnebago?
The unemployment rate in Winnebago is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnebago?
30% of adults in Winnebago 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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