Reynolds, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
600 Population 1,622/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $43,711 per capita
$151,600 Home Value $208,101 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Reynolds, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,500
16% above
$43,711 per capita
Home Value
$151,600
46% below
Zillow: $208,101
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Reynolds Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
54%
Rent
75%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reynolds 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

Reynolds residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,711. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reynolds is $151,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,101. Median rent is $870/month, with 45.0% 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 1962.

Education

15.5% of adults in Reynolds hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reynolds has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population600
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,622/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$43,711
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,600
Rent$870
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$208,101
Housing Units259
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Reynolds was founded in 1876.
The median home in Reynolds was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.