Living in Macomb, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macomb · Census data 2020–2024
Macomb has 14,894 residents with a median age of 27.6. The median household income is $44,411 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $103,300, the median rent is $765/month.
Macomb at a glance
- Population
- 14,894
- Median age
- 27.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,411State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $103,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Macomb a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Macomb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macomb the median home value is $103,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Macomb median household income
The median household income in Macomb is $44,411 and the income per person is $28,907. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Macomb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,464
- Owner-occupied
- 49.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.6%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.90
Macomb demographics
- Population
- 14,894
- Median age
- 27.6
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 6,487
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macomb ›
Education in Macomb
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Macomb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macomb
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Macomb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 14,894 | $44,411 | $103,300 | $765 |
| Good Hope | 438 | $73,636 | $97,000 | $788 |
| Colchester | 1,128 | $63,981 | $91,700 | $808 |
| Bardolph | 204 | $28,750 | $49,300 | — |
| Tennessee | 160 | $77,500 | $72,200 | $1,075 |
| Industry | 569 | $51,250 | $85,300 | $790 |
| Bushnell | 2,677 | $67,518 | $71,900 | $648 |
| Blandinsville | 666 | $52,375 | $68,800 | $1,059 |
| Marietta | 132 | $52,500 | $65,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Macomb, IL?
The median household income in Macomb is $44,411, 47% 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 Macomb?
The median home value in Macomb is $103,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Macomb?
The median gross rent in Macomb is $765 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Macomb, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Macomb?
The median age in Macomb is 27.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Macomb?
The average commute to work in Macomb is 16 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macomb?
The unemployment rate in Macomb is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macomb?
35.4% of adults in Macomb 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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