Quality of Life and Culture in De Soto, IL

Overview

De Soto is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,631. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. De Soto has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: (B) Good
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 19.6 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of De Soto, IL

Employment and Income	De Soto	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$24,141	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$47,976	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	10.0%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	De Soto	Illinois	United States
Median Age	38.4	41.5	42.3

Gender	De Soto	Illinois	United States
Male	47.0%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	53.0%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	De Soto	Illinois	United States
White	94.7%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.4%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.9%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	De Soto	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$82,500	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$478	$721	$801
Family Households	36.8%	36.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	36.8%	36.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	43.3%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	56.7%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	De Soto	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.3%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	31.3%	31.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	27.0%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	10.0%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	12.8%	13.8%	15.0%