Living in Woodson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodson · Census data 2020–2024
Woodson has 550 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $80,750 (3% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $131,500, the median rent is $932/month.
Woodson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodson at a glance
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 48.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $131,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $932/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Woodson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodson the median home value is $131,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $932 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Woodson median household income
The median household income in Woodson is $80,750 and the income per person is $35,208. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Woodson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.47
Woodson demographics
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 15.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodson ›
Education in Woodson
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Woodson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Woodson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodson | 550 | $80,750 | $131,500 | $932 |
| Murrayville | 617 | $46,528 | $106,800 | $875 |
| South Jacksonville | 3,239 | $49,587 | $135,800 | $647 |
| Jacksonville | 18,014 | $65,432 | $128,200 | $711 |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| Franklin | 650 | $75,714 | $116,400 | $940 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
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What is the median household income in Woodson, IL?
The median household income in Woodson is $80,750, 3% 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 Woodson?
The median home value in Woodson is $131,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Woodson?
The median gross rent in Woodson is $932 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Woodson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Woodson?
The median age in Woodson is 48.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Woodson?
The average commute to work in Woodson is 18 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodson?
The unemployment rate in Woodson is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodson?
21.7% of adults in Woodson 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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