At a Glance
Median Income
$71,994
$27,190 per capita
Home Value
$172,800
Zillow: $202,945
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
2,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Posen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Posen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Posen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Posen residents earn a median household income of $71,994 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,190. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Posen is $172,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,945. Median rent is $1,478/month, with 29.0% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Posen reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,225/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Posen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Posen has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population5,331
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,556/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,994
Per Capita$27,190
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,800
Rent$1,478
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$202,945
Housing Units1,708
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent247/100K
Property2,225/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation602 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Posen was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.