Illinois
Niantic is a small town in Illinois with a population of 734. Residents earn $64,009 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Niantic receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Niantic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Niantic is $64,009, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Niantic is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Niantic experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,009 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,828 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,970M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,243 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8541°N, 89.1653°W |
| County FIPS | 17021 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |