Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 26% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Macomb
Macomb, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$600
Population
15,900
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Experience the historic charms of a vibrant college town
Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Historic
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Quiet
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Family-Friendly
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Quaint
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Macomb is the proud home of Western Illinois University and a tight-knit community. Macomb began as a small railroad town in the early 19th century, and maintains an aura of old-world charm to this day. The historic downtown square is brimming with eclectic shops and eateries while Western Illinois University routinely hosts art gallery exhibitions and speaker series.
Macomb’s small-town feel is further accentuated by its strong sense of community. A wide variety of events brings the community together in Macomb, including game nights, movies in the park, parades, and festivals. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound at Macomb’s local parks as well as nearby Argyle Lake State Park. Des Moines, Saint Louis, Milwaukee, and Chicago are all within a four-hour drive from Macomb, should you miss the bustle of city life.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,439
Average: $60,253
Education
5,296
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,126
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Macomb has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Macomb, IL is $524 for a studio, $600 for one bedroom, $794 for two bedrooms, and $1,031 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Macomb has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$600/month
596 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Macomb, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
454 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
607 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lakeview Nature Center
- Argyle Lake State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.