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Rest Haven, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Rest Haven is a small town in Illinois with a population of 537. Residents earn $67,639 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
537 Population 790/sq mi density
$67,639 Median Income $39,686 per capita
$198,200 Home Value
$1,341 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,639 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $1,341/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,639
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $198,200
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,341
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 13.3%
269% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population537
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,639
Per Capita$39,686
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$6,044M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$1,341
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units236
Rent Burden40.1%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking15.6%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation582 ft (177 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries3

Is Rest Haven a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rest Haven receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Rest Haven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rest Haven is $67,639, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rest Haven is $198,200, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,341 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Rest Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rest Haven has a population of 537 with a density of 790 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

537
Total Population
790
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Rest Haven vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rest Haven vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rest Haven is $67,639, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Rest Haven vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,639
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,686
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
IRS Avg AGI$81,890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,204
County GDP$6,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants130
Healthcare145
Retail162
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,618
89% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.5 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Rest Haven is $198,200, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,341 (15% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,200
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,341
15% above US avg
Rent Burden40.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.2%
Housing Units236
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,618
89% above US avg
Effective Rate3.34%
In Rest Haven, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.6% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rest Haven vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.6%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.4%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.1%
Dental Visits62.0%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access78.7%
Healthcare Facilities145
Rest Haven has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall18.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density790/sq mi
Coordinates41.2583°N, 88.1297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.6-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density790/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities145
Restaurants130
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.5 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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