In Stephenson, Illinois, the median home price is $162,128, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $64,043; the population is 43,768; schools rate 2.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 242.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Stephenson at a glance
Population
43,768
Median Household Income
$64,043
Typical Home Value
$162,128
School District Rating
2.9
Violent Crime Rate
242.3
Avg Commute Time
20.7
About Stephenson
Stephenson has a population of 43,768. The median home value is $162,128, 46% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $64,043 (23% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Freeport, West Point, and Rock Run.
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 Stephenson
18 towns, by population.
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Stephenson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Stephenson?
- Stephenson has a population of 43,768 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Stephenson?
- The median home value in Stephenson is $162,128. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Stephenson?
- Median household income in Stephenson is $64,043 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Stephenson in?
- Stephenson is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Stephenson?
- Stephenson contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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