In Effingham, Illinois, the median home price is $217,267; median household income is $80,404; the population is 34,522; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 177.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Effingham at a glance
Population
34,522
Median Household Income
$80,404
Typical Home Value
$217,267
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
177.7
Avg Commute Time
18.1
About Effingham
Effingham has a population of 34,522. The median home value is $217,267, 27% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $80,404 (4% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Douglas, Summit, and Mound.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Effingham
15 towns, by population.
Effingham at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Effingham?
- Effingham has a population of 34,522 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Effingham?
- The median home value in Effingham is $217,267. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Effingham?
- Median household income in Effingham is $80,404 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Effingham in?
- Effingham is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Effingham?
- Effingham contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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