Durand, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Durand is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,485. Residents earn $63,542 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,485 Population 1,614/sq mi density
$63,542 Median Income $28,587 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $207,659 Zillow
$722 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,542 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $722/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,542
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,600
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $722
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,485
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,542
Per Capita$28,587
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$18,798M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$722
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$207,659

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation774 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+89.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Libraries12

Is Durand a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Durand receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Durand offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Durand is $63,542, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Durand is $130,600, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $722 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Durand 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.

Durand has a population of 1,485 with a density of 1,614 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

1,485
Total Population
1,614
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Durand vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Durand vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Durand is $63,542, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Durand vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,542
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,587
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
IRS Avg AGI$65,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,870
County GDP$18,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants623
Healthcare668
Retail907
Manufacturing521

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,763
93% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Durand is $130,600, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $722 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $207,659.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,600
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$207,659
Median List Price$174,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,750
$/Sq Ft$124
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio103.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$722
38% 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-Occupied67.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,763
93% above US avg
Effective Rate5.18%
In Durand, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Durand vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.2%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities668

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Durand 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

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,614/sq mi
Coordinates42.4338°N, 89.3268°W
County FIPS17201
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49%
D 49.5%

Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,614/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities668
Restaurants623
Retail Stores907

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home6.6%

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