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Southern View, IL
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Southern View, IL
At a Glance
How Southern View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southern View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Southern View a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Southern View residents earn a median household income of $53,774 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,679. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southern View is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,993. Median rent is $1,261/month, with 35.2% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Southern View reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,364/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Southern View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southern View has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.