In Stark, Illinois, the median home price is $136,212; median household income is $62,878; the population is 5,308; schools rate 3.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Stark at a glance
Population
5,308
Median Household Income
$62,878
Typical Home Value
$136,212
School District Rating
3.1
Violent Crime Rate
40.7
Avg Commute Time
25.7
About Stark
Stark has a population of 5,308. The median home value is $136,212, 54% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $62,878 (25% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Toulon, Osceola, and Essex.
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 Stark
8 towns, by population.
Stark at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Stark?
- Stark has a population of 5,308 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Stark?
- The median home value in Stark is $136,212. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Stark?
- Median household income in Stark is $62,878 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Stark in?
- Stark is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Stark?
- Stark contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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