Living in Maroa, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maroa · Census data 2020–2024
Maroa has 1,714 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $72,500 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $126,800, the median rent is $851/month.
Maroa at a glance
- Population
- 1,714
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $126,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $851/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Maroa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Maroa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maroa the median home value is $126,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $851 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,327 a month in housing costs.
Maroa median household income
The median household income in Maroa is $72,500 and the income per person is $32,412. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Maroa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 729
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.70
Maroa demographics
- Population
- 1,714
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 634
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maroa ›
Education in Maroa
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Maroa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maroa
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Maroa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
| Forsyth | 3,502 | $112,000 | $281,000 | $1,222 |
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | $102,800 | $934 |
| Argenta | 879 | $73,482 | $106,300 | $1,286 |
| Kenney | 349 | $82,813 | $81,500 | $825 |
| Oreana | 1,037 | $89,000 | $137,300 | $907 |
| Warrensburg | 921 | $81,719 | $145,400 | $775 |
| Latham | 297 | $68,333 | $82,500 | $750 |
| Chestnut | 347 | $54,091 | $135,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Maroa, IL?
The median household income in Maroa is $72,500, 13% 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 Maroa?
The median home value in Maroa is $126,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Maroa?
The median gross rent in Maroa is $851 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Maroa, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Maroa?
The median age in Maroa is 39 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Maroa?
The average commute to work in Maroa is 23 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maroa?
The unemployment rate in Maroa is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maroa?
32.5% of adults in Maroa 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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