At a Glance
Median Income
$106,809
$46,762 per capita
Home Value
$237,700
Zillow: $319,025
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Downs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Downs residents earn a median household income of $106,809 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,762. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downs is $237,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,025. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 23.0% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Downs reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,099/100K.
Education
56.1% of adults in Downs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,451
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,809
Per Capita$46,762
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,700
Rent$1,250
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$319,025
Housing Units537
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property2,099/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation756 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Downs was founded in 1870.
The median home in Downs was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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