Mascoutah

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Mascoutah, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$749

Population

8,366

Renter Mix

25% Rent

Bask in small-town delights and big-city access in western Illinois

Suburban Family-Friendly Close-Knit Welcoming Growing Military-Friendly Affordable Convenient

Located about 25 miles southeast of Saint Louis, Mascoutah is a family-oriented suburb known for its small-town atmosphere and big-city convenience. Mascoutah residents enjoy access to top-notch schools and fully equipped parks like Scheve Park, Maple Park, and Prairie Park. A bevy of festivals, parades, and year-round events bring the community together in Mascoutah as well. Mascoutah borders Scott Air Force Base, allowing for simple commutes to a major employer. Convenient access to I-64 and Mid America Airport makes getting around from Mascoutah simple.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$95,341

Average: $110,093

Education

2,032

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,391

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Mascoutah has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mascoutah, IL is $749 for one bedroom, $1,381 for two bedrooms, and $1,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mascoutah has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$749/month
688 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Mascoutah Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

776 Students

Mascoutah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

897 Students

Mascoutah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,227 Students

Points of Interest

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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.