At a Glance
Median Income
$100,833
$38,001 per capita
Home Value
$198,200
Zillow: $236,453
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.2% smoking rate
How Herscher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herscher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herscher a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herscher residents earn a median household income of $100,833 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,001. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Herscher is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,453. Median rent is $1,093/month, with 26.4% 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 1971.
Education
33.5% of adults in Herscher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herscher has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,302
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,833
Per Capita$38,001
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$1,093
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$236,453
Housing Units550
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation660 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Herscher was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.