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Menard County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$234K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,578
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$234K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,444 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1976
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.4%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.45%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,988
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Menard County compares

By median home value, Menard County is the 15th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Menard County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$75K$645K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$453K296,477
2Lake County$407K226,483
3Kendall County$387K45,978
4Kane County$382K163,293
5Will County$372K228,280
6McHenry County$366K113,361
7Effingham County$363K13,430
8Cook County$336K1,510,232
9Grundy County$325K18,844
10Monroe County$308K14,074
11DeKalb County$287K29,631
12Boone County$282K19,032
13McLean County$250K53,238
14Woodford County$241K15,076
15Menard County$234K3,578
16Champaign County$229K56,957
17Jo Daviess County$226K11,021
18Piatt County$225K6,994
19Kankakee County$215K36,250
20Ogle County$214K18,492
21Clinton County$208K15,590
22Winnebago County$201K98,139
23Putnam County$191K2,919
24Sangamon County$187K72,174

102 counties in Illinois are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Menard County, most valuable first

About the Menard County market

How many homes are there in Menard County, IL?

Menard County, IL contains 3,578 residential properties, with a median of 1,444 square feet, built around 1976. The median TopHap Estimate is $234K.

How does Menard County, IL compare to the rest of Illinois?

By median home value, Menard County, IL is the 15th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Illinois. Woodford County ranks just above it and Champaign County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Menard County, IL?

85% of homes in Menard County, IL are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Menard County, IL hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Menard County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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Explore Menard County on the map

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