Marseilles is a small town of 4,154 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,583
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marseilles stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marseilles is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marseilles city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.3
Marseilles's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marseilles costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marseilles, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,034
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marseilles's violent crime rate is 189.2 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
189.2 /100k
Property Crime
294.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marseilles is served primarily by Marseilles ESD 150.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marseilles, IL
National Avg
School District
Marseilles ESD 150
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marseilles sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Marseilles's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marseilles roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,000 and median rent is $1,034/month.
Marseilles's violent crime rate is 189.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 294.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marseilles are operated by Marseilles ESD 150.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marseilles, IL has a population of 4,154, a median household income of $57,583, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marseilles averages 31.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marseilles, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61341.
The population of Marseilles, Illinois is 4,154 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marseilles: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $119,000, median household income $57,583, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marseilles side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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