Housing by town in Macon County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $847 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $684 in 2015–2019 (+23.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Argenta has the highest median gross rent ($1,286) and Mount Zion the lowest ($744).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $847 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 29.8%
- Median household income
- $62,666
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Macon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argenta | $1,286 | 15.4% | $73,482 | $106,300 | $2,605 |
| Austin Township | — | 25.4% | $156,250 | $248,100 | $5,240 |
| Blue Mound | $950 | 19.1% | $70,329 | $123,100 | $2,783 |
| Blue Mound Township (Macon County) | $953 | 19.4% | $77,083 | $208,300 | $3,794 |
| Decatur | $845 | 37.1% | $51,592 | $99,600 | $2,279 |
| Decatur Township | $822 | 38.9% | $48,870 | $86,700 | $1,680 |
| Forsyth | $1,222 | 7.4% | $112,000 | $281,000 | $5,651 |
| Friends Creek Township | $1,025 | 12.7% | $89,766 | $136,400 | $3,038 |
| Harristown | $825 | 11.1% | $72,426 | $117,700 | $2,368 |
| Harristown Township | $817 | 11.8% | $76,518 | $127,200 | $2,489 |
| Hickory Point Township | $850 | 35.0% | $58,673 | $153,200 | $3,288 |
| Illini Township | $804 | 20.6% | $98,594 | $164,800 | $3,405 |
| Long Creek | $850 | 9.0% | $78,519 | $167,500 | $2,576 |
| Long Creek Township | $974 | 19.3% | $85,279 | $160,300 | $3,408 |
| Macon | $918 | 21.7% | $68,750 | $108,600 | $2,117 |
| Maroa | $851 | 29.0% | $72,500 | $126,800 | $2,936 |
| Maroa Township | $851 | 22.9% | $79,265 | $159,600 | $3,571 |
| Mount Zion | $744 | 18.6% | $103,365 | $201,100 | $4,220 |
| Mount Zion Township | $745 | 15.8% | $102,500 | $183,900 | $3,793 |
| Niantic | $1,066 | 11.4% | $67,155 | $114,800 | $2,430 |
| Niantic Township | $1,066 | 8.9% | $86,875 | $124,500 | $2,472 |
| Oakley Township | — | 9.2% | $112,563 | $231,700 | $4,063 |
| Oreana | $907 | 13.6% | $89,000 | $137,300 | $2,350 |
| Pleasant View Township | $950 | 14.3% | $71,908 | $142,100 | $3,096 |
| South Macon Township | $918 | 18.3% | $77,734 | $119,300 | $2,248 |
| South Wheatland Township | $919 | 4.9% | $94,427 | $160,800 | $3,254 |
| Warrensburg | $775 | 23.9% | $81,719 | $145,400 | $3,068 |
| Whitmore Township | $1,037 | 15.4% | $76,607 | $122,800 | $2,557 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,000 | $33,300 | $53,300 |
| 2 people | $22,850 | $38,050 | $60,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,800 | $68,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,550 | $76,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,400 | $82,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,000 | $94,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,800 | $100,500 |
How the places in Macon County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Macon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 499 | 508 | 2,120 | 2,157 | 98,305 | 4 of 6 |
| 2024 | 455 | 460 | 2,416 | 2,443 | 98,876 | 4 of 6 |
| 2025 | 485 | 497 | 2,136 | 2,188 | 97,632 | 4 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Macon County recorded 485 violent and 2,136 property crimes, 497 and 2,188 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Macon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Police Department | 68,221 | 465 | 1,788 |
| Macon County Sheriff's Office | 22,463 | 20 | 324 |
| Mount Zion Police Department | 5,868 | 0 | 24 |
| Maroa Police Department | 1,522 | — | — |
| Warrensburg Police Department | 1,080 | — | — |
| Blue Mound Police Department | 1,080 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Macon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | 32,665 | $926 | $125,100 | $66,337 | 25.5% |
| 62526 | 30,483 | $833 | $95,100 | $49,062 | 39.2% |
| 62522 | 15,185 | $794 | $113,600 | $50,669 | 38.5% |
| 62549 | 6,454 | $749 | $185,800 | $100,566 | 17.3% |
| 62535 | 3,502 | $1,222 | $281,000 | $112,000 | 7.4% |
| 61756 | 2,542 | $851 | $181,300 | $86,375 | 20.0% |
| 62501 | 2,324 | $797 | $172,200 | $95,889 | 9.6% |
| 62554 | 1,832 | $928 | $152,600 | $95,625 | 10.8% |
| 62544 | 1,668 | $918 | $146,500 | $89,167 | 14.1% |
| 61925 | 1,182 | $823 | $133,200 | $81,316 | 17.5% |
| 62573 | 1,147 | $804 | $160,600 | $94,583 | 24.1% |
| 62551 | 820 | $846 | $129,200 | $69,583 | 15.9% |
| 62523 | 707 | $301 | — | $13,393 | 90.7% |
| 62514 | 297 | — | $103,100 | $53,333 | 39.0% |
| 62537 | 272 | — | $87,500 | $70,455 | 0.0% |
| 62532 | 40 | — | $122,200 | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Macon County
What is the crime rate in Macon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Macon County recorded 497 violent and 2,188 property crimes per 100,000 residents (485 violent and 2,136 property crimes in all).
Which place in Macon County has the highest rent?
Argenta has the highest median gross rent, $1,286 (±$375) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Macon County has the lowest rent?
Mount Zion has the lowest median gross rent, $744 (±$169) a month.
What is the median rent in Macon County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Macon County is $847 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Decatur, IL MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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