At a Glance
Median Income
$54,479
$25,457 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $160,291
Median Rent
$829/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
1,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Saybrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saybrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saybrook a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saybrook residents earn a median household income of $54,479 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,457. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saybrook is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,291. Median rent is $829/month, with 26.3% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Saybrook reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,676/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Saybrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saybrook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population714
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density893/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,479
Per Capita$25,457
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$829
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$160,291
Housing Units327
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property1,676/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation813 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute38 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Saybrook was founded in 1856.
The median home in Saybrook was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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