Living in Mapleton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mapleton · Census data 2020–2024
Mapleton has 332 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $67,813 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $567/month.
Mapleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mapleton at a glance
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,813State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $567/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Mapleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mapleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mapleton the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,423 a month in housing costs.
Mapleton median household income
The median household income in Mapleton is $67,813 and the income per person is $30,849. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mapleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.50
Mapleton demographics
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mapleton ›
Education in Mapleton
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mapleton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Mapleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 332 | $67,813 | $106,300 | $567 |
| Kingston Mines | 182 | $51,875 | $75,000 | $575 |
| Lake Camelot | 1,629 | $133,656 | $236,400 | — |
| Glasford | 720 | $77,500 | $102,800 | $620 |
| Pekin | 31,781 | $60,790 | $120,700 | $819 |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | $72,821 | $139,100 | $1,214 |
| North Pekin | 1,571 | $80,224 | $125,600 | $1,154 |
| South Pekin | 883 | $67,176 | $106,400 | $800 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
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What is the median household income in Mapleton, IL?
The median household income in Mapleton is $67,813, 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 Mapleton?
The median home value in Mapleton is $106,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mapleton?
The median gross rent in Mapleton is $567 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Mapleton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Mapleton?
The median age in Mapleton is 38.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mapleton?
The average commute to work in Mapleton is 20 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mapleton?
The unemployment rate in Mapleton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mapleton?
24.3% of adults in Mapleton 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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