Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Machesney Park
Machesney Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$897
Population
22,754
Renter Mix
24% Rent
This Rockford suburb is great for renters looking for convenience
Suburban
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Nature
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River
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Shopping
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Great Location
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Machesney Park is a village and suburb of Rockford located about seven miles northeast of the city. Nestled along the Rock River, Machesney Park boasts amazing outdoor recreational opportunities with several natural areas in or bordering town. Spread across 3,000-plus acres, with two lakes, multipurpose trails, and campsites, Rock Cut State Park is a local favorite while Williams Park offers access to the river for boating. Along with great parks, Machesney Park houses several great commercial districts. Machesney Crossing and the Gateway District offer big-box department stores, chain restaurants, salons, and more. Combined with these abundant amenities, families love Machesney Park for its good schools. Perfect for commuters and nightlife lovers, Downtown Rockford is less than 20 minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,855
Average: $83,991
Education
3,578
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,674
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Machesney Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Machesney Park, IL is $897 for one bedroom, $1,006 for two bedrooms, and $1,750 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Machesney Park has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$897/month
953 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Machesney Park, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades K-5
289 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades K-5
284 Students
Harlem High School - 9th Grade Campus
Public
Grades 9
499 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,875 Students
Harlem High School - 9th Grade Campus
Public
Grades 9
499 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kieselburg Preserve
- Rock Cut State Park
- Headquarters Preserve
- Atwood Homestead Preserve
- Roland Olson Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.