Davis Junction, IL

Illinois

Davis Junction is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,656. Residents earn $103,615 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,656 Population 632/sq mi density
$103,615 Median Income $34,832 per capita
$198,200 Home Value $268,075 Zillow
$735 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$103,615 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $735/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,615
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $198,200
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.6%
12% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

How Davis Junction Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,656
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,615
Per Capita$34,832
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$3,853M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$268,075

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation786 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute36 min
Libraries9

Is Davis Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Davis Junction receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Davis Junction stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Davis Junction is $103,615, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Davis Junction among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Davis Junction is $198,200, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Davis Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Davis Junction has a population of 2,656 with a density of 632 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 5.1% Hispanic.

Population

2,656
Total Population
632
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Davis Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.4%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.6%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Davis Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Davis Junction is $103,615, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Davis Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,615
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,832
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
IRS Avg AGI$74,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$3,853M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare87
Retail121
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,958
70% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.6 min
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Davis Junction is $198,200, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,075.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,200
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$268,075
Median List Price$263,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$263,250
$/Sq Ft$100
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,958
70% above US avg
Effective Rate3.01%
In Davis Junction, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Davis Junction vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death7,241/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access67.6%
Healthcare Facilities87

Crime Rates: Davis Junction vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Davis Junction 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 is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation786 ft (240 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates42.1146°N, 89.0903°W
County FIPS17141
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.6%
12% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density632/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants113
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.6 min
Work from Home7.9%

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