Living in Mackinaw, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mackinaw · Census data 2020–2024
Mackinaw has 1,979 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $67,292 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $158,300, the median rent is $835/month.
Mackinaw at a glance
- Population
- 1,979
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,292State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $835/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mackinaw a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mackinaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mackinaw the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,482 a month in housing costs.
Mackinaw median household income
The median household income in Mackinaw is $67,292 and the income per person is $40,636. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mackinaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 881
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.39
Mackinaw demographics
- Population
- 1,979
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 828
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mackinaw ›
Education in Mackinaw
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Mackinaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mackinaw
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Mackinaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw | 1,979 | $67,292 | $158,300 | $835 |
| Heritage Lake | 1,522 | $133,048 | $207,300 | — |
| Deer Creek | 654 | $94,375 | $148,900 | $1,152 |
| Tremont | 2,366 | $79,810 | $187,400 | $1,037 |
| Minier | 1,102 | $88,542 | $148,400 | $833 |
| Morton | 16,595 | $94,402 | $239,400 | $1,074 |
| Goodfield | 985 | $113,438 | $246,400 | $1,156 |
| Hopedale | 753 | $54,375 | $144,700 | $897 |
| Danvers | 1,130 | $88,854 | $166,200 | $1,319 |
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What is the median household income in Mackinaw, IL?
The median household income in Mackinaw is $67,292, 19% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mackinaw?
The median home value in Mackinaw is $158,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mackinaw?
The median gross rent in Mackinaw is $835 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Mackinaw, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Mackinaw?
The median age in Mackinaw is 35.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mackinaw?
The average commute to work in Mackinaw is 24 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mackinaw?
The unemployment rate in Mackinaw is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mackinaw?
23.2% of adults in Mackinaw have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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