Living in Marissa, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marissa · Census data 2020–2024
Marissa has 1,232 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $54,814 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $99,500, the median rent is $702/month.
Marissa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marissa at a glance
- Population
- 1,232
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,814State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $99,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $702/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Marissa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Marissa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marissa the median home value is $99,500, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $702 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Marissa median household income
The median household income in Marissa is $54,814 and the income per person is $35,629. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Marissa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 753
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.14
Marissa demographics
- Population
- 1,232
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 577
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marissa ›
Education in Marissa
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Marissa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marissa
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Marissa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marissa | 1,232 | $54,814 | $99,500 | $702 |
| Lenzburg | 428 | $42,656 | $77,900 | $669 |
| Tilden | 762 | $47,857 | $70,300 | $743 |
| Baldwin | 355 | $46,771 | $87,500 | $838 |
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
| Sparta | 4,068 | $52,188 | $111,200 | $762 |
| St. Libory | 559 | $116,964 | $178,800 | $813 |
| Fayetteville | 357 | $59,583 | $95,200 | $850 |
| Coulterville | 796 | $48,636 | $82,300 | $822 |
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What is the median household income in Marissa, IL?
The median household income in Marissa is $54,814, 34% 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 Marissa?
The median home value in Marissa is $99,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Marissa?
The median gross rent in Marissa is $702 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Marissa, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Marissa?
The median age in Marissa is 42.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Marissa?
The average commute to work in Marissa is 30 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marissa?
The unemployment rate in Marissa is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marissa?
12.3% of adults in Marissa 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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