In Jersey, Illinois, the median home price is $197,839; median household income is $80,361; the population is 21,274; schools rate 4.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 132.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jersey at a glance
Population
21,274
Median Household Income
$80,361
Typical Home Value
$197,839
School District Rating
4.2
Violent Crime Rate
132.0
Avg Commute Time
27.1
About Jersey
Jersey has a population of 21,274. The median home value is $197,839, 34% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $80,361 (4% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Jersey, Piasa, and Elsah.
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 Jersey
11 towns, by population.
Jersey at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jersey?
- Jersey has a population of 21,274 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jersey?
- The median home value in Jersey is $197,839. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jersey?
- Median household income in Jersey is $80,361 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jersey in?
- Jersey is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Jersey?
- Jersey contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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