At a Glance
Median Income
$52,048
$28,764 per capita
Home Value
$159,600
Zillow: $175,620
Median Rent
$803/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
1,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Momence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Momence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Momence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Momence residents earn a median household income of $52,048 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,764. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Momence is $159,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,620. Median rent is $803/month, with 27.3% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Momence reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,554/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Momence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Momence has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,076
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,947/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,048
Per Capita$28,764
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,600
Rent$803
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$175,620
Housing Units1,270
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent32/100K
Property1,554/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary129/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Momence was founded in 1846.
The median home in Momence was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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