Maeystown, IL is a small town in southwestern Illinois with a population of approximately 500. It is known for its low rent costs and grocery prices, with 2 bedroom rent being an affordable $980 compared to the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index is also lower than the US average at 100 versus 100. It offers a quiet rural life with plenty of local businesses and services such as Maeystown Saloon & Deli, Maeystown Meats & Groceries, The Rustic Barn General Store, and M & S Services Plumbing & Electrical. Maeystown is also home to St. John's UCC Church and the annual Maeystown Folk Festival.
Maeystown has an unemployment rate of 3.3%. The US average is 6.0%.
Maeystown has seen the job market decrease by -6.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Maeystown
- The Sales Tax Rate for Maeystown is 7.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Maeystown is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Maeystown
- The average income of a Maeystown resident is $25,464 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Maeystown resident is $68,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.