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Metropolis, Illinois

city · Massac County

At a glance

5,864
Population
$86,000
Median home value
72% below U.S. median
$752/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$50,399
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
15.7 min
Average commute
75.3%
Homes with broadband
2.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college43 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college47 mi
High school graduates86.9%
College graduates14.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Ameren Economic Development Services
state Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
state Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
state Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce & Eco Dev
state NW Illinois Economic Development
state North Central Illinois Council of Governments
state Northwest Illinois Development Alliance
state Quad Cities First
state Research Park at University of Illinois
state Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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