Living in Ilion, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ilion · Census data 2020–2024
Ilion has 7,593 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $62,843 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $108,700, the median rent is $694/month.
Ilion at a glance
- Population
- 7,593
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,843State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $108,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $694/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Ilion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ilion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ilion the median home value is $108,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,032 a month in housing costs.
Ilion median household income
The median household income in Ilion is $62,843 and the income per person is $37,762. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ilion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,918
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.10
Ilion demographics
- Population
- 7,593
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 3,549
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ilion ›
Education in Ilion
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Ilion have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ilion
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Ilion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | $108,700 | $694 |
| East Frankfort | 571 | $57,833 | $109,500 | $963 |
| South Ilion | 195 | $103,333 | $78,700 | — |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Frankfort | 2,503 | $50,909 | $128,200 | $874 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | $163,100 | $1,125 |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | $105,700 | $804 |
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What is the median household income in Ilion, NY?
The median household income in Ilion is $62,843, 27% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ilion?
The median home value in Ilion is $108,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ilion?
The median gross rent in Ilion is $694 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Ilion, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Ilion?
The median age in Ilion is 44.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ilion?
The average commute to work in Ilion is 20 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ilion?
The unemployment rate in Ilion is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ilion?
22.8% of adults in Ilion 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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