At a Glance
Median Income
$76,458
$36,341 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
Zillow: $277,853
Median Rent
$940/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Mazon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mazon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mazon 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
Mazon residents earn a median household income of $76,458 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,341. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mazon is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,853. Median rent is $940/month, with 35.4% 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 1973.
Education
21.8% of adults in Mazon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mazon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,424
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density2,373/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,458
Per Capita$36,341
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,100
Rent$940
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$277,853
Housing Units499
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation587 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mazon was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.