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Joy, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County
Joy, IL
At a Glance
How Joy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Joy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Joy residents earn a median household income of $64,583 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,854. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joy is $82,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,488. Median rent is $885/month, with 20.8% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Joy reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 934/100K.
Education
5.9% of adults in Joy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joy has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.