Cost of Living in Pope County, IL

What does it cost to live in Pope County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$57,582

Median Rent

$393/mo

Median Home

$137,500

Affordability

540

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$695
Property Tax$147
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$888
% of Income18.5%

Renting

Median Rent$393
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$418
% of Income8.2%

Living in Pope County, Illinois

Pope County has a median household income of $57,582 with housing costs that represent 18.5% of income for owners and 8.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.