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Raleigh, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
238 Population 120/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $25,907 per capita
$70,600 Home Value $142,243 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,600 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Raleigh, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$25,907 per capita
Home Value
$70,600
75% below
Zillow: $142,243
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Raleigh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Raleigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
25%
Rent
58%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raleigh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Raleigh residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,907. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Raleigh is $70,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,243. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.0% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Raleigh reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 865/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population238
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$25,907
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,600
Rent$675
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$142,243
Housing Units152
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property865/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary288/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,841/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation400 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Raleigh was founded in 1847.
The median home in Raleigh was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.