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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Mercer County area can be challenging. Home prices in Mercer County are now at a median cost of $127,466, lower than the Illinois average of $242,002.
The average cost of rent is $680/mo in Mercer County, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Mercer County area. While nearly 43.36% of residents own their homes outright in Mercer County, 22.06% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Mercer County is $4,973 per month. Households that rent pay about 13.67% of their income on rent here. Mercer County's most expensive areas are in the northern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the southern parts of the county.
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