At a Glance
Median Income
$61,880
$30,396 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
Zillow: $158,842
Median Rent
$718/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.2% smoking rate
How Ilion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ilion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ilion 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
Ilion residents earn a median household income of $61,880 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,396. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ilion is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,842. Median rent is $718/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
21.6% of adults in Ilion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ilion has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population7,636
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density3,067/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,880
Per Capita$30,396
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$718
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$158,842
Housing Units3,935
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation417 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Ilion was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.