Median Income $94,531

26% higher than US avg

Home Value $97,200

66% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 2.6%

92% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.3%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.6%

1% higher than US avg

How Penfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population195

Median Age52.3 yrs

Density750/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans18.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$94,531

Per Capita$36,533

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty12.6%

County GDP$4,180M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$97,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units90

Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity33.3%

Uninsured7.6%

Smoking14.7%

Depression24.6%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain41.2 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation706 ft (215 m)

Education

Bachelor's+2.6%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+2.5%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%

Commute24 min

Broadband79.0%

Libraries10

Is Penfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penfield receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Penfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penfield is $94,531, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penfield is $97,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Penfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Penfield has a population of 195 with a density of 750 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

195

Total Population

750

People / sq mi

52.3yrs

Median Age

34% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%

Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Penfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.5%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.5%
	81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penfield is $94,531, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Penfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$94,531
	26% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,533
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,050
IRS Avg AGI	$57,745

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	12.6%
	1% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,313
County GDP	$4,180M

Business (County)

Restaurants	146
Healthcare	150
Retail	212
Manufacturing	72

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,912
	40% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.0 min
Drive Alone	84.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Penfield is $97,200, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$97,200
	66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	83.5%
Housing Units	90
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,912
	40% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.05%

In Penfield, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Penfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.3%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	29.3%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	22.0%
Physical Inactivity	20.2%
Depression	24.6%
Mental Distress	18.2%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	7.6%
	12% below US avg
Checkup Rate	73.2%
Dental Visits	62.5%
Premature Death	12,430/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.5/10
Exercise Access	68.4%
Healthcare Facilities	150

Penfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.2 inches
	9% above US avg
Snowfall	25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	706 ft (215 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	750/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3047°N, 87.9443°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17183

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.7-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%

D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 35.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	2.6%
	92% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	2.5%
School Test Score	5.34

F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	750/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	79.0%
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	150
Restaurants	146
Retail Stores	212

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.0 min
Drive Alone	84.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.9%

Penfield, IL

How Penfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Penfield a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Penfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Penfield vs U.S. Average

Income: Penfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Penfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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