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Mahomet, IL

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Affordability Score: 81/100

Population: 13,206 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mahomet, IL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 13,206 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (81/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $115,512, median home value of $282,200, median rent of $1,361 per month, and 53.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,122 per month (studio $941, 1BR $946, 3BR $1,436, 4BR $1,486). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $16,092 per year, consuming 14% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Mahomet, IL include income, education, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.3% and poverty 3.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A
$115,512
Median household income
Education A
53.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A-
2.4x
Home value $282,200 vs income
Commute B
20 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,122/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$16,092/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$115,512
▲ 86% vs national
Per Capita Income
$50,170
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$282,200
▲ 3% vs national
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
Owner Occupied
83.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,122/mo
▼ 6% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$941
1BR
$946
2BR
$1,122
3BR
$1,436
4BR
$1,486

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
▲ 23 ppt vs national
High School+
71.5%
Median Age
39.0
Avg. Commute
20 min
▼ 6 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$16,092/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$14,300/yr
Preschool (Center)
$12,428/yr
School-Age (Center)
$2,681/yr

What This Means

Mahomet, IL receives an overall affordability grade of A- (81/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 13,206. This area performs well in income and education and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Mahomet, IL affordable?
Mahomet, IL receives an overall affordability grade of A- (81/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $115,512. Median home value is $282,200.
What is the cost of living in Mahomet?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,361/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,122/mo. Infant childcare $16,092/yr. Median home value $282,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →