Fenton, IL (zip code 61251) is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois with a population of 1,876 according to the 2019 US census. The city has been ranked by bestplaces.net as having an overall livability score of 65 out of 100 and ranks in the top third percentile for livability nationally. According to BestPlaces, Fenton residents have a median household income of $77,049 per year and the cost of living is 4% lower than the rest of the nation. The city has also been ranked highly for its median home value at $179,000; this number is 5% higher than other cities across the nation. Additionally, Fenton boasts an unemployment rate of only 4%, one of the lowest in Illinois and far below the national average. With such high livability rankings it is clear that Fenton residents get to enjoy all that comes with living in a well-ranked city while also enjoying relatively low costs when compared to other cities nationwide.
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