At a Glance
Median Income
$110,786
$43,308 per capita
Home Value
$200,300
Zillow: $199,922
Median Rent
$696/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.8% smoking rate
How Mount Zion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Zion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Zion a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Zion residents earn a median household income of $110,786 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,308. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Zion is $200,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,922. Median rent is $696/month, with 21.1% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mount Zion reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 514/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Mount Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Zion has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,076
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,426/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,786
Per Capita$43,308
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,300
Rent$696
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$199,922
Housing Units2,335
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property514/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Mount Zion was founded in 1881.
The median home in Mount Zion was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.