At a Glance
Median Income
$90,313
$37,383 per capita
Home Value
$75,800
Zillow: $227,703
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.7% smoking rate
How Emington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emington residents earn a median household income of $90,313 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,383. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emington is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,703. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.9% of adults in Emington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emington 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
Population90
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,313
Per Capita$37,383
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,800
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$227,703
Housing Units31
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation709 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute38 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Emington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.