At a Glance
Median Income
$77,420
$44,643 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
Zillow: $241,638
Median Rent
$900/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
995/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Tremont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tremont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tremont 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
Tremont residents earn a median household income of $77,420 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,643. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tremont is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,638. Median rent is $900/month, with 22.4% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Tremont reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 995/100K.
Education
37.1% of adults in Tremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tremont has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,300
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,420
Per Capita$44,643
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,600
Rent$900
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$241,638
Housing Units1,090
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property995/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation650 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Tremont was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.