At a Glance
Median Income
$108,333
$37,434 per capita
Home Value
$151,000
Zillow: $290,285
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.0% smoking rate
How Steward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steward a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steward residents earn a median household income of $108,333 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,434. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Steward is $151,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,285. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 29.4% 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 1938.
Education
34.0% of adults in Steward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steward has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,062/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,333
Per Capita$37,434
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,000
Rent$1,281
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$290,285
Housing Units104
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation822 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Steward was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.