Warsaw, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,511 Population 232/sq mi density
$58,074 Median Income $38,786 per capita
$90,700 Home Value $109,912 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,074 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $769/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Warsaw, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,074
23% below
$38,786 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
68% below
Zillow: $109,912
Median Rent
$769/mo
34% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Warsaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
32%
Rent
66%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warsaw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Warsaw residents earn a median household income of $58,074 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,786. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warsaw is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,912. Median rent is $769/month, with 19.4% 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 1972.

Education

19.2% of adults in Warsaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warsaw has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,511
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,074
Per Capita$38,786
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$769
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$109,912
Housing Units798
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation655 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Warsaw was founded in 1814.
The median home in Warsaw was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.