Macon, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Macon County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,035
Population
815/sq mi density
$74,063
Median Income
$37,062 per capita
$109,500
Home Value
$162,911 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,063 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,500 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$109,500
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
547
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$109,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$162,911
Redfin Median Sale
$160,000
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median List Price
$209,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.9%
Owner-Occupied
18.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$840/mo
1 Bedroom
$845/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,378/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,706/mo
Census median rent:
$800/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Days on Market
121 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $109,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,911 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $160,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $160,000 |
| Median List Price | $209,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $135 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| FMR Studio | $840 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $845 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,378 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,706 |
Market
| Days on Market | 121 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $135 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 547 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |