Living in Maeystown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maeystown · Census data 2020–2024
Maeystown has 65 residents with a median age of 25.9. The median household income is $98,750 (18% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $159,700, the median rent is $795/month.
Maeystown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maeystown at a glance
- Population
- 65
- Median age
- 25.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $159,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $795/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Maeystown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Maeystown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maeystown the median home value is $159,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Maeystown median household income
The median household income in Maeystown is $98,750 and the income per person is $32,446. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Maeystown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 55
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 58.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.83
58.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Maeystown has many vacation and second homes.
Maeystown demographics
- Population
- 65
- Median age
- 25.9
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 23
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maeystown ›
Education in Maeystown
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Maeystown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maeystown
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Maeystown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maeystown | 65 | $98,750 | $159,700 | $795 |
| Valmeyer | 1,090 | $94,821 | $223,200 | $1,145 |
| Crystal City | 4,718 | $72,598 | $185,800 | $1,062 |
| Waterloo | 11,129 | $98,711 | $249,500 | $886 |
| Herculaneum | 5,071 | $93,438 | $234,300 | $1,690 |
| Festus | 13,201 | $73,532 | $223,600 | $922 |
| Pevely | 6,055 | $56,000 | $219,600 | $875 |
| Imperial | 5,488 | $90,028 | $228,700 | $1,446 |
| Kimmswick | 112 | $68,750 | $226,800 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Maeystown, IL?
The median household income in Maeystown is $98,750, 18% higher 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 Maeystown?
The median home value in Maeystown is $159,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Maeystown?
The median gross rent in Maeystown is $795 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Maeystown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Maeystown?
The median age in Maeystown is 25.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Maeystown?
The average commute to work in Maeystown is 34 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maeystown?
The unemployment rate in Maeystown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maeystown?
13.2% of adults in Maeystown 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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