Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Mattoon
Mattoon, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$484
Population
16,668
Renter Mix
41% Rent
An affordable suburb that caters to small businesses
Suburban
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Quiet
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Secluded
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Small Business
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Affordable
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Mattoon is a sprawling city with plenty to offer, including a charming downtown district lined with local restaurants, bars, and shops. An Amtrak station sits in the heart of the city as well, helping residents get to neighboring communities. Mattoon is somewhat secluded from big cities, and residents appreciate the peace and quiet that comes with living in the suburbs of the city. Apartments in Mattoon are very affordable, and the city’s neighborhoods are lined with towering trees. Community parks, popular restaurants, and a movie theater can all be found in the city. Mattoon sits approximately 50 miles south of Champaign, another large city in central Illinois with museums, college campuses, restaurants, theaters, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,113
Average: $59,311
Education
2,722
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,658
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mattoon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mattoon, IL is $371 for a studio, $484 for one bedroom, $817 for two bedrooms, and $1,047 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mattoon has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$484/month
666 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mattoon, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
681 Students
Public
Grades K-5
616 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-8
645 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
999 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Mattoon Regional Innovation Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center
- Eastern Illinois University Observatory
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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.