Green Valley, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Green Valley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 700. Residents earn $62,986 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
700 Population 2,333/sq mi density
$62,986 Median Income $32,524 per capita
$116,700 Home Value $175,636 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,986 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,986
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,700
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.1%
46% higher than US avg

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

People

Population700
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,333/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,986
Per Capita$32,524
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$7,835M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,636
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation537 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.2%
Libraries12

Is Green Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Green Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Green Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Green Valley is $62,986, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Green Valley is $116,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 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

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Green Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Green Valley has a population of 700 with a density of 2,333 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%).

Population

700
Total Population
2,333
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Green Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Green Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Green Valley is $62,986, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Green Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,986
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,524
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
IRS Avg AGI$79,430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.1%
46% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,560
County GDP$7,835M

Business (County)

Restaurants304
Healthcare285
Retail380
Manufacturing118

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Green Valley is $116,700, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,636.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,700
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,636

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Rate5.68%
In Green Valley, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Green Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities285

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Green Valley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall12.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,333/sq mi
Coordinates40.4072°N, 89.6442°W
County FIPS17179
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.7-point margin. 80.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 26.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,333/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.2%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities285
Restaurants304
Retail Stores380

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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