At a Glance
Median Income
$72,586
$35,638 per capita
Home Value
$206,100
Zillow: $345,185
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
933/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Marengo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marengo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marengo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marengo residents earn a median household income of $72,586 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,638. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marengo is $206,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,185. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 33.7% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Marengo reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 933/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Marengo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marengo has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,123
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,586
Per Capita$35,638
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,100
Rent$1,077
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$345,185
Housing Units3,072
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property933/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation822 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Marengo was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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