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Little York, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Little York is a small town in Illinois with a population of 357. Residents earn $54,250 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
357 Population 1,623/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $29,191 per capita
$80,700 Home Value $127,681 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $832/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,250
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,700
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $832
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Little York Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population357
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density1,623/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$29,191
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$590M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$832
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$127,681
Housing Units164
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking14.7%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation617 ft (188 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries4

Is Little York a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Little York receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Little York offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Little York is $54,250, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Little York is $80,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Little York experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Little York has a population of 357 with a density of 1,623 people per square mile. The median age is 28.2 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

357
Total Population
1,623
People / sq mi
28.2yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Little York vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Little York vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Little York is $54,250, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Little York vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,250
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,191
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$73,339

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)306
County GDP$590M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare21
Retail32
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Little York is $80,700, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $832 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $127,681.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,700
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$127,681

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$832
28% below US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%
Housing Units164
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Effective Rate6.11%
In Little York, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Little York vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits64.7%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access40.9%
Healthcare Facilities21
Little York has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Coordinates41.0109°N, 90.7472°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.1-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+95.6%
Graduate Degree+0.4%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants25
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.4%

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