Living in Makanda, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Makanda · Census data 2020–2024
Makanda has 612 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $79,000 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $242,600, the median rent is $954/month.
Makanda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Makanda at a glance
- Population
- 612
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $242,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $954/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Makanda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Makanda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Makanda the median home value is $242,600, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 14.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,044 a month in housing costs.
Makanda median household income
The median household income in Makanda is $79,000 and the income per person is $54,265. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Makanda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.57
Makanda demographics
- Population
- 612
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Makanda ›
Education in Makanda
65.5% of adults 25 and older in Makanda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 33.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Makanda
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Makanda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makanda | 612 | $79,000 | $242,600 | $954 |
| Alto Pass | 343 | $55,556 | $121,300 | $769 |
| Cobden | 1,170 | $46,458 | $98,300 | — |
| Carbondale | 22,158 | $32,128 | $127,900 | $771 |
| Anna | 4,196 | $33,137 | $134,300 | $615 |
| Murphysboro | 6,735 | $44,154 | $85,900 | $697 |
| Jonesboro | 1,870 | $58,500 | $106,400 | $688 |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | $143,800 | $1,038 |
| Carterville | 5,818 | $62,337 | $197,100 | $909 |
More for people moving to Makanda
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What is the median household income in Makanda, IL?
The median household income in Makanda is $79,000, 5% 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 Makanda?
The median home value in Makanda is $242,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Makanda?
The median gross rent in Makanda is $954 per month, about 14.8% of household income.
Is Makanda, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Makanda?
The median age in Makanda is 50.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Makanda?
The average commute to work in Makanda is 24 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Makanda?
The unemployment rate in Makanda is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Makanda?
65.5% of adults in Makanda 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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