Argyle, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
561 Population 638/sq mi density
$160,893 Median Income $68,662 per capita
$281,000 Home Value $342,110 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$160,893 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Argyle, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$160,893
114% above
$68,662 per capita
Home Value
$281,000
0% below
Zillow: $342,110
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
68% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
214%
Home Value
100%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 8.0% (122% 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.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population561
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$160,893
Per Capita$68,662
Unemployment8.0%
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%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
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.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.