Best Places to Live in Hunter, Illinois

Hunter, IL is a small town in the Midwest with a population of about 1,500 people. It is a great place to raise a family and provides its residents with an atmosphere of peace and security. The public schools are well-regarded, and the community offers plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment. There are several parks, trails, and lakes in the area that provide many hours of outdoor fun. People in Hunter enjoy spending time outdoors during all four seasons, whether it's taking a stroll through one of the hiking trails or enjoying some winter sports on the frozen lake. In addition to its natural beauty, Hunter also has plenty of cultural attractions; local restaurants, museums, and live music venues give folks plenty to do all year round. All in all, living in Hunter is a wonderful experience that brings people close together in this tight-knit community.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Hunter is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hunter jobs have increased by 0.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Hunter's cost of living is 29.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Hunter's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Hunter, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Edgar county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 75.4% to 23.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Hunter's population is 227 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 37.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Hunter is Real Estate: $86,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 1.3%.

SCHOOLS

Hunter public schools spend $17,564 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 21.4 students per teacher in Hunter. More Education

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Housing Market in Hunter

It's a good time to buy in Hunter. Home Appreciation is up 3.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Hunter is $86,300.

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