Living in McCook, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCook · Census data 2020–2024
McCook has 268 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $62,375 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $332,100, the median rent is $1,295/month.
McCook is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCook at a glance
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $332,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,295/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is McCook a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McCook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCook the median home value is $332,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,295 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,917 a month in housing costs.
McCook median household income
The median household income in McCook is $62,375 and the income per person is $30,990. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in McCook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.55
McCook demographics
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCook ›
Education in McCook
7% of adults 25 and older in McCook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCook
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 11.6%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
McCook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCook | 268 | $62,375 | $332,100 | $1,295 |
| Lyons | 10,339 | $70,993 | $257,300 | $1,198 |
| Summit | 10,846 | $61,863 | $232,600 | $1,137 |
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
| Riverside | 9,039 | $153,686 | $491,400 | $1,484 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in McCook, IL?
The median household income in McCook is $62,375, 25% 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 McCook?
The median home value in McCook is $332,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in McCook?
The median gross rent in McCook is $1,295 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is McCook, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in McCook?
The median age in McCook is 34.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in McCook?
The average commute to work in McCook is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCook?
The unemployment rate in McCook is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCook?
7% of adults in McCook 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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