Living in Winslow, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winslow · Census data 2020–2024
Winslow has 338 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $55,156 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $111,800, the median rent is $877/month.
Winslow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winslow at a glance
- Population
- 338
- Median age
- 32.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,156State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $111,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Winslow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winslow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winslow the median home value is $111,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Winslow median household income
The median household income in Winslow is $55,156 and the income per person is $29,298. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Winslow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.75
Winslow demographics
- Population
- 338
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 35.2%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winslow ›
Education in Winslow
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Winslow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winslow
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Winslow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 338 | $55,156 | $111,800 | $877 |
| Browntown | 249 | $73,542 | $105,800 | $870 |
| South Wayne | 441 | $75,139 | $130,600 | $788 |
| Orangeville | 1,045 | $69,464 | $152,700 | $788 |
| Lena | 2,761 | $72,663 | $146,000 | $664 |
| Nora | 180 | $54,073 | $91,000 | $1,120 |
| Warren | 1,396 | $75,813 | $102,200 | $741 |
| Monroe | 10,587 | $69,334 | $195,300 | $862 |
| Cedarville | 690 | $67,569 | $125,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Winslow, IL?
The median household income in Winslow is $55,156, 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 Winslow?
The median home value in Winslow is $111,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Winslow?
The median gross rent in Winslow is $877 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Winslow, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
What is the median age in Winslow?
The median age in Winslow is 32.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Winslow?
The average commute to work in Winslow is 22 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winslow?
The unemployment rate in Winslow is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winslow?
9.2% of adults in Winslow 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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