Living in Woodlawn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodlawn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodlawn has 632 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $72,500 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $132,700, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Woodlawn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodlawn at a glance
- Population
- 632
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $132,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Woodlawn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodlawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodlawn the median home value is $132,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,220 a month in housing costs.
Woodlawn median household income
The median household income in Woodlawn is $72,500 and the income per person is $34,519. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Woodlawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 275
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.53
Woodlawn demographics
- Population
- 632
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 242
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodlawn ›
Education in Woodlawn
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Woodlawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodlawn
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Woodlawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn | 632 | $72,500 | $132,700 | $1,009 |
| Mount Vernon | 14,090 | $55,357 | $99,800 | $910 |
| Waltonville | 294 | $63,750 | $111,400 | $688 |
| Ashley | 412 | $49,559 | $82,500 | $729 |
| Richview | 208 | $71,250 | $90,800 | — |
| Radom | 146 | $55,833 | $105,400 | $992 |
| Dix | 568 | $46,339 | $100,000 | $418 |
| Irvington | 774 | $80,219 | $91,700 | $826 |
| Bonnie | 461 | $60,536 | $73,200 | $1,018 |
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What is the median household income in Woodlawn, IL?
The median household income in Woodlawn is $72,500, 13% 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 Woodlawn?
The median home value in Woodlawn is $132,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Woodlawn?
The median gross rent in Woodlawn is $1,009 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Woodlawn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Woodlawn?
The median age in Woodlawn is 36.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Woodlawn?
The average commute to work in Woodlawn is 22 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodlawn?
The unemployment rate in Woodlawn is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodlawn?
12.3% of adults in Woodlawn 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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