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Living in Machesney Park, IL
Explore Machesney Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.5 / 10
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Machesney Park at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population22,630
Median Household Income$75,489
Median Home Value$173,700
Median Gross Rent$1,102
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment7.1%
Work From Home9.1%
Homeownership79.6%
Housing Vacancy5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Machesney Park is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Machesney Park and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Machesney Park
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$173,700
Median Gross Rent$1,102
Homeownership79.6%
Housing Vacancy5.9%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Machesney Park, IL
Median Household Income$75,489
Unemployment7.1%
Work From Home9.1%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Machesney Park and how households are structured
Population22,630
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.6
Machesney Park is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Machesney Park
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Machesney Park point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High79.6°F
Average Winter Low10.7°F
Annual Rainfall38.7 in.
Annual Snowfall38.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Machesney Park
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Machesney Park is located in Winnebago County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Winnebago County.
County Intelligence
Machesney Park & Winnebago County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Machesney Park is located in Winnebago County, Illinois.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Machesney Park.
Current NarrowTheList data for Machesney Park shows a population of about 22,630. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Winnebago County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Machesney Park.
For someone considering a move to Machesney Park, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.