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Hurst, IL


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Hurst, Illinois

Hurst, Illinois, in Williamson county, is 82 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 805.

The People and Families of Hurst

In Hurst, about 49% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Hurst. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the city, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in Hurst.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hurst had a median family income of $30,250.

Hurst Housing

Hurst has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Hurst tend toward the low side for Illinois. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Hurst, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hurst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHurst Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHurst Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hurst, IL

Comparing Hurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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