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Media, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
99 Population 58/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $33,236 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $108,496 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Media, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,833
12% below
$33,236 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $108,496
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Media Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Media's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Media a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Media residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,236. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Media is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,496. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Media reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 155/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Media hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Media 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.

Data Overview

People

Population99
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$33,236
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$108,496
Housing Units48
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property155/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation710 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Media was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.