Living in Witt, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Witt · Census data 2020–2024
Witt has 875 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $52,500 (37% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $50,700, the median rent is $578/month.
Witt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Witt at a glance
- Population
- 875
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $50,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $578/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Witt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Witt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Witt the median home value is $50,700, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $578 per month, which is 15.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $985 a month in housing costs.
Witt median household income
The median household income in Witt is $52,500 and the income per person is $25,372. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Witt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 399
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.47
Witt demographics
- Population
- 875
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 354
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Witt ›
Education in Witt
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Witt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Witt
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Witt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witt | 875 | $52,500 | $50,700 | $578 |
| Coalton | 357 | $76,875 | $92,300 | $1,025 |
| Irving | 355 | $70,625 | $43,100 | $533 |
| Nokomis | 2,147 | $60,326 | $83,900 | $814 |
| Hillsboro | 5,803 | $50,158 | $111,700 | $715 |
| Schram City | 578 | $51,250 | $94,300 | $743 |
| Fillmore | 241 | $47,813 | $66,400 | — |
| Butler | 194 | $51,927 | $83,200 | — |
| Taylor Springs | 633 | $45,000 | $67,400 | $772 |
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What is the median household income in Witt, IL?
The median household income in Witt is $52,500, 37% 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 Witt?
The median home value in Witt is $50,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Witt?
The median gross rent in Witt is $578 per month, about 15.9% of household income.
Is Witt, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in Witt?
The median age in Witt is 37.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Witt?
The average commute to work in Witt is 32 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Witt?
The unemployment rate in Witt is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Witt?
11.1% of adults in Witt 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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