At a Glance
Median Income
$160,893
$68,662 per capita
Home Value
$281,000
Zillow: $342,110
Violent Crime
309/100K
2,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Argyle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Argyle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Argyle residents earn a median household income of $160,893 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,662. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Argyle is $281,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,110. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Argyle reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,789/100K.
Education
56.6% of adults in Argyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Argyle has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population561
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$160,893
Per Capita$68,662
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$342,110
Housing Units235
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property2,789/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation903 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Argyle was built in 1981.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.