Toledo, IL

Illinois

Toledo is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,209. Residents earn $59,881 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,209 Population 1,358/sq mi density
$59,881 Median Income $30,326 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $165,528 Zillow
$650 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,881 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $650/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,881
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,200
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,209
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,358/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,881
Per Capita$30,326
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,828M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,528

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation600 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Libraries3

Is Toledo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Toledo receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Toledo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Toledo is $59,881, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Toledo is $92,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Toledo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Toledo has a population of 1,209 with a density of 1,358 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

1,209
Total Population
1,358
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Toledo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Toledo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Toledo is $59,881, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Toledo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,881
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,326
Avg Weekly Wage$917
IRS Avg AGI$70,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)188
County GDP$1,828M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare18
Retail23
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,420
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Toledo is $92,200, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,528.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,200
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$165,528
Median List Price$165,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$165,000
$/Sq Ft$55
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio89.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,420
2% below US avg
Effective Rate3.71%
In Toledo, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Toledo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death7,352/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access21.4%
Healthcare Facilities18

Crime Rates: Toledo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Toledo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,358/sq mi
Coordinates39.2728°N, 88.2422°W
County FIPS17035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.2%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 61.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,358/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants14
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home10.7%

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