Maeystown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Monroe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
91 Population 303/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $27,300 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $251,398 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Maeystown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$27,300 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
39% below
Zillow: $251,398
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
364% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Maeystown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maeystown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
61%
Rent
77%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maeystown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maeystown residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,300. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maeystown is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,398. Median rent is $900/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

17.6% of adults in Maeystown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maeystown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$27,300
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent$900
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$251,398
Housing Units55
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation538 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Maeystown was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.