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Housing in Macoupin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Macoupin County averages $801/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Illinois median of $1,274 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Macoupin County FMR Area are $730 for a studio, $735 for 1‑bedroom, $964 for 2‑bedroom, $1,205 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,497 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $163 increase for a 2-bedroom in Macoupin County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Macoupin County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Illinois at 5.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
