Living in Marseilles, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marseilles · Census data 2020–2024
Marseilles has 4,279 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $58,217 (30% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $142,500, the median rent is $1,041/month.
Marseilles at a glance
- Population
- 4,279
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,217State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $142,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,041/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Marseilles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marseilles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marseilles the median home value is $142,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,041 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,222 a month in housing costs.
Marseilles median household income
The median household income in Marseilles is $58,217 and the income per person is $31,594. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Marseilles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,207
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.28
Marseilles demographics
- Population
- 4,279
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,845
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marseilles ›
Education in Marseilles
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Marseilles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marseilles
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Marseilles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseilles | 4,279 | $58,217 | $142,500 | $1,041 |
| Seneca | 2,450 | $86,830 | $227,500 | $1,149 |
| Ottawa | 18,447 | $71,413 | $154,000 | $920 |
| Dayton | 271 | $73,750 | $271,000 | — |
| Grand Ridge | 584 | $78,929 | $158,700 | $1,023 |
| Naplate | 589 | $71,875 | $135,600 | $1,019 |
| Ransom | 245 | $82,500 | $93,300 | $775 |
| Verona | 272 | $45,313 | $118,800 | $983 |
| Morris | 14,898 | $76,711 | $247,400 | $1,132 |
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What is the median household income in Marseilles, IL?
The median household income in Marseilles is $58,217, 30% 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 Marseilles?
The median home value in Marseilles is $142,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Marseilles?
The median gross rent in Marseilles is $1,041 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Marseilles, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Marseilles?
The median age in Marseilles is 41.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Marseilles?
The average commute to work in Marseilles is 31 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marseilles?
The unemployment rate in Marseilles is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marseilles?
23.9% of adults in Marseilles 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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