Living in McClure, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McClure · Census data 2020–2024
McClure has 239 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $75,385 (10% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $56,700, the median rent is $836/month.
McClure is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McClure at a glance
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $75,385State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $56,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $836/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is McClure a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in McClure
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McClure the median home value is $56,700, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, which is 12% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,139 a month in housing costs.
McClure median household income
The median household income in McClure is $75,385 and the income per person is $24,120. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in McClure: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 39%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.32
39% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McClure has many vacation and second homes.
McClure demographics
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McClure ›
Education in McClure
13.8% of adults 25 and older in McClure have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McClure
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.6%
McClure vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClure | 239 | $75,385 | $56,700 | $836 |
| East Cape Girardeau | 283 | $42,188 | $62,500 | $930 |
| Thebes | 353 | $40,917 | — | $583 |
| Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | $55,658 | $196,300 | $876 |
| Scott City | 4,371 | $62,599 | $147,500 | $933 |
| Tamms | 589 | $50,046 | $55,700 | $496 |
| Kelso | 603 | $56,875 | $215,400 | $591 |
| Dutchtown | 187 | $86,111 | $154,200 | — |
| Jackson | 15,659 | $77,105 | $240,000 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in McClure, IL?
The median household income in McClure is $75,385, 10% 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 McClure?
The median home value in McClure is $56,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in McClure?
The median gross rent in McClure is $836 per month, about 12% of household income.
Is McClure, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in McClure?
The median age in McClure is 45.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in McClure?
The average commute to work in McClure is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McClure?
The unemployment rate in McClure is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McClure?
13.8% of adults in McClure 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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