At a Glance
Median Income
$114,904
$46,300 per capita
Home Value
$293,200
Zillow: $351,746
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
228/100K
228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.1% smoking rate
How Mahomet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mahomet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mahomet a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mahomet residents earn a median household income of $114,904 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,300. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mahomet is $293,200 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,746. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 30.7% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Mahomet reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 228/100K.
Education
52.8% of adults in Mahomet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mahomet has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,755
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,904
Per Capita$46,300
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,200
Rent$1,202
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$351,746
Housing Units3,508
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent228/100K
Property228/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation729 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Mahomet was founded in 1832.
The median home in Mahomet was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.