Living in McLeansboro, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLeansboro · Census data 2020–2024
McLeansboro has 2,675 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $45,422 (46% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $79,500, the median rent is $566/month.
McLeansboro at a glance
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,422State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $79,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $566/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is McLeansboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in McLeansboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McLeansboro the median home value is $79,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $566 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,108 a month in housing costs.
McLeansboro median household income
The median household income in McLeansboro is $45,422 and the income per person is $28,952. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in McLeansboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,384
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.02
McLeansboro demographics
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 1,274
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLeansboro ›
Education in McLeansboro
20% of adults 25 and older in McLeansboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLeansboro
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
McLeansboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeansboro | 2,675 | $45,422 | $79,500 | $566 |
| Dahlgren | 595 | $44,861 | $80,800 | $557 |
| Enfield | 546 | $37,386 | $60,400 | $438 |
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Norris City | 1,624 | $42,333 | $86,700 | $711 |
| Belle Rive | 382 | $53,281 | $94,600 | $540 |
| Mill Shoals | 126 | $58,875 | $65,800 | — |
| Ewing | 341 | $70,833 | $94,500 | $785 |
| Thompsonville | 500 | $46,058 | $84,500 | $674 |
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What is the median household income in McLeansboro, IL?
The median household income in McLeansboro is $45,422, 46% 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 McLeansboro?
The median home value in McLeansboro is $79,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in McLeansboro?
The median gross rent in McLeansboro is $566 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is McLeansboro, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in McLeansboro?
The median age in McLeansboro is 41.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in McLeansboro?
The average commute to work in McLeansboro is 26 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McLeansboro?
The unemployment rate in McLeansboro is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McLeansboro?
20% of adults in McLeansboro 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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