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Macon, IL

Macon, IL.

Population: 1,668 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Macon, IL is $155,321 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $135,000 after a median 36 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, strong wind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$155,321

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$155,321
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+49.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$156,955
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$135,000
Median list price
$145,000
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
-35.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
92.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$851/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$857/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,407/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,724/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Meridian High School, Meridian Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central Illinois Public Service Co. (21 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in
Annual snowfall
14.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
125
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,610
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,977

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (36 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Hilvety Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Decatur Airport (DEC) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST JOHNS HOSPITAL, DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-355 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
57.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,668
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
44.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,694
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MaconState medianUS median
Typical home value$155,321$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$135,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,668$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Macon, IL?
$155,321.
What is the median sale price in Macon, IL?
$135,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Macon, IL?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Macon, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Macon, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is Macon, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Macon, IL. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Macon, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Macon, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Macon, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Macon, IL?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Macon, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Macon, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Macon, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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