Toluca, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,313 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$66,667 Median Income $33,351 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $115,539 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,667 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $777/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Toluca, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,667
11% below
$33,351 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $115,539
Median Rent
$777/mo
33% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Toluca Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
39%
Rent
67%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Toluca a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Toluca residents earn a median household income of $66,667 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,351. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Toluca is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,539. Median rent is $777/month, with 21.9% 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 1956.

Education

13.6% of adults in Toluca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Toluca has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,313
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,667
Per Capita$33,351
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$777
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$115,539
Housing Units660
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,393/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation689 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Toluca was founded in 1887.
The median home in Toluca was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.