At a Glance
Median Income
$78,649
$32,579 per capita
Home Value
$201,900
Zillow: $295,747
Median Rent
$920/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.4% smoking rate
How Congerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Congerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Congerville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Congerville residents earn a median household income of $78,649 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,579. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Congerville is $201,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,747. Median rent is $920/month, with 19.0% 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 1971.
Education
22.1% of adults in Congerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Congerville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,649
Per Capita$32,579
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,900
Rent$920
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$295,747
Housing Units244
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation745 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Congerville was founded in 1888.
The median home in Congerville was built in 1971.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.