McCook, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
299
Population
115/sq mi density
$74,464
Median Income
$31,377 per capita
$319,000
Home Value
$264,134 Zillow
$1,338
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
909
Violent Crime/100K
5,455 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,464 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$319,000 home value, $1,338/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
909 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$319,000
13% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
15% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
111
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$319,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$264,134
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.6%
Owner-Occupied
31.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,338/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
75 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$403
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $319,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,134 |
| Median Sale Price | $290,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $403 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,338 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 75 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $403 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 111 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
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