At a Glance
Median Income
$67,712
$38,864 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
Zillow: $211,422
Median Rent
$992/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.4% smoking rate
How Dwight Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dwight's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dwight a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dwight residents earn a median household income of $67,712 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,864. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dwight is $143,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,422. Median rent is $992/month, with 24.1% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Dwight reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 694/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Dwight hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dwight has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,794
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,712
Per Capita$38,864
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,200
Rent$992
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$211,422
Housing Units1,689
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property694/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation633 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Dwight was founded in 1854.
The median home in Dwight was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.