At a Glance
Median Income
$64,009
$27,339 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
Zillow: $141,304
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.7% smoking rate
How Niantic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niantic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niantic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niantic residents earn a median household income of $64,009 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,339. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niantic is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,304. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 37.5% 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 1938.
Education
10.0% of adults in Niantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niantic 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.
Data Overview
People
Population734
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,009
Per Capita$27,339
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$1,000
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$141,304
Housing Units266
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation605 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Niantic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.