At a Glance
Median Income
$67,870
$34,534 per capita
Home Value
$138,700
Zillow: $231,567
Median Rent
$764/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Remington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Remington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Remington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Remington residents earn a median household income of $67,870 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,534. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Remington is $138,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,567. Median rent is $764/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
24.7% of adults in Remington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Remington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,581
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,870
Per Capita$34,534
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,700
Rent$764
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$231,567
Housing Units675
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation729 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Remington was founded in 1860.
The median home in Remington was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.