Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Paw Paw is a small town in Illinois with a population of 911. Residents earn $63,833 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paw Paw receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Paw Paw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paw Paw is $63,833, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Paw Paw is $151,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Paw Paw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,833 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,096 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,774 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,988 |
| County GDP | $5,661M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 224 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 100 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.78% |
| Commute Time | 38.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $151,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,199 |
| Census Median Rent | $847 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.78% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6882°N, 88.9798°W |
| County FIPS | 17037 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,518/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.8% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 38.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |