At a Glance
Median Income
$76,667
$33,814 per capita
Home Value
$132,600
Zillow: $166,168
Median Rent
$880/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
739/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Amboy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amboy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amboy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amboy residents earn a median household income of $76,667 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,814. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amboy is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,168. Median rent is $880/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Amboy reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 739/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amboy has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,396
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,667
Per Capita$33,814
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$880
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$166,168
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property739/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary261/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation750 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Amboy was founded in 1854.
The median home in Amboy was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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