Cost of Living in Bartonville, IL

Population 5,854 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Bartonville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $128,000 against median household incomes of $67,674 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Illinois. An unemployment rate of 1.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Bartonville sits roughly 8 miles south of Peoria. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Peoria's $150,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 42
Rent 80

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bartonville

The median home value in Bartonville is $128,000 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,056/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,674/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 62.4°F and lows of 43.0°F, with about 26.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bartonville has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$128,000
58% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$277,139
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 82.4%
Renter-occupied 17.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,056
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,670/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.1 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.7%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
7.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$67,674
9% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,578
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
65% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.5%
Graduate degree 8.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42
Male median age 41.3
Female median age 46.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.4°F
Avg Low
43.0°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
26.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343951647483868578655139
Low °F 182132425362666456443323
Precip" 2.061.992.693.994.693.733.533.313.483.172.702.21
Snow" 7.76.93.30.50.00.00.00.00.00.11.56.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
166
PM2.5 days
174
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bartonville, IL?

Bartonville has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bartonville, IL?

The median gross rent in Bartonville is $1,056 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bartonville?

The median home value in Bartonville is $128,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bartonville?

The median household income in Bartonville is $67,674 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bartonville, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bartonville is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Bartonville, IL affordable?

Yes, Bartonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bartonville?

Bartonville has average high temperatures of 62.4°F and average lows of 43.0°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5". Average annual snowfall is 26.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bartonville at a Glance

Population
5,854
Median Income
$67,674
Home Value
$128,000
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg High Temp
62.4°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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