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Plum Valley, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Plum Valley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 542. Residents earn $213,084 per year, which is 184% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
542 Population 290/sq mi density
$213,084 Median Income $58,640 per capita
$268,600 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$213,084 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $213,084
184% higher than US avg
Home Value $268,600
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.2%
67% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

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

People

Population542
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 15%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$213,084
Per Capita$58,640
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Commute53 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units149
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking11.0%
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation685 ft (209 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute53 min
Broadband76.3%
Libraries26

Is Plum Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plum Valley receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Plum Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plum Valley is $213,084, which is significantly higher than the national average — 184% above $75,149. This places Plum Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plum Valley is $268,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Plum Valley is a highly educated community — 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Plum Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°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 42.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Plum Valley has a population of 542 with a density of 290 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (69.7%), with 14.9% White, 8.5% Hispanic.

Population

542
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32.8%
Female 67.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Plum Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plum Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plum Valley is $213,084, which is 184% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes.

Income: Plum Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$213,084
184% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,640
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$69,524

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,872
County GDP$31,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,110
Healthcare1,376
Retail1,546
Manufacturing366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,190
20% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.9 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Plum Valley is $268,600, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$268,600
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.9%
Housing Units149
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,190
20% above US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Plum Valley, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 11.0% are current smokers. 18.7% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plum Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
27% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD4.7%
Cancer6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.0%
21% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep42.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate78.4%
Dental Visits63.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Plum Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall28.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates41.4611°N, 87.5442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS18089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.6-point margin. 76.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.2%
67% above US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+26.2%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density290/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.3%
Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Restaurants1,110
Retail Stores1,546

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.9 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

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