B

Williamsfield, IL

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Affordability Score: 74/100

Population: 900 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Williamsfield, IL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 900 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (74/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $98,125, median home value of $148,500, median rent of $642 per month, and 25.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $916 per month (studio $694, 1BR $698, 3BR $1,199, 4BR $1,213). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $16,161 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Williamsfield, IL include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.5% and poverty 3.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$98,125
Median household income
Education F
25.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.5x
Home value $148,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$916/mo
2BR fair market rent (11% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$16,161/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$98,125
▲ 58% vs national
Per Capita Income
$49,509
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$148,500
▼ 46% vs national
Median Rent
$642/mo
Owner Occupied
95.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$916/mo
▼ 24% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$694
1BR
$698
2BR
$916
3BR
$1,199
4BR
$1,213

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
▼ 5 ppt vs national
High School+
62.7%
Median Age
45.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$16,161/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$13,087/yr
Preschool (Center)
$13,433/yr
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Williamsfield, IL receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 900. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Williamsfield, IL affordable?
Williamsfield, IL receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $98,125. Median home value is $148,500.
What is the cost of living in Williamsfield?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $642/mo. 2BR fair market rent $916/mo. Infant childcare $16,161/yr. Median home value $148,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →