Downtown Neighborhood Guide Macomb, IL
About
Downtown Macomb, Illinois, is a charming neighborhood that boasts a wonderful blend of history and vibrancy. It is centered around the historic Macomb Courthouse Square, which often hosts festivals and art shows. The downtown area is home to Western Illinois University, making it a lively and energized community. It is easily navigated by the U.S. Route 67, which passes through the city.
What You Will Love about Downtown, Macomb, Illinois
- It has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a lively community due to the presence of Western Illinois University.
- The Macomb Courthouse Square, at the heart of downtown, is a hub of activity with its festivals and events.
- For lovers of the outdoors, there are plenty of parks close by, including Chandler Park right in the downtown area.
What’s Nearby
Downtown Macomb is close to many recreational areas such as Spring Lake Park and Argyle Lake State Park, perfect for hiking and other outdoor activities. Nearby is the Macomb Community Theatre, known for its variety of performances throughout the year. Also, it is just a short drive away from the downtown area to the city's largest employer, NTN Bower Corporation.
Lifestyle
Living in Downtown Macomb is perfect for those who enjoy a small-town feel with the energy of a university town. You'll find a mix of students, families, and professionals here. The lifestyle includes enjoying local festivals, attending theatre performances, and participating in outdoor activities in the area's beautiful parks.
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Rental Trends in Downtown
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| $670 | $670 | $670 | $670 | $670 | $670 | $670 | $670 | $670 | $675 | $675 | $675 | $675 |
| $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $795 | $795 | $795 | $795 |
| $1275 | $1275 | $1275 | $1112 | $1112 | $1122 | $1122 | $1122 | $1122 | $950 | $950 | $950 | $950 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 65 restaurants, 16 grocery stores, and 9 parks within a mile of the Downtown neighborhood.
Vitamin Lady at Middle EarthBusiness and Professional Services, Food and Beverage Service, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•18 W Side Sq
- Haymakers
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
101 S Dudley St
- County Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
101 S Dudley St
- Frito-Lay
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
1225 E University Dr
- Schwan Food Company
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
1235 E University Dr
- Aldi
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
1540 E Jackson St
- Vitamin Lady at Middle Earth
Business and Professional Services, Food and Beverage Service, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•18 W Side Sq
- Wine Sellers
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store, Wine Store
•0.1 miles
121 S Randolph St
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
219 S Johnson St
- Haymakers
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
101 S Dudley St
- County Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
101 S Dudley St
- Byte Federal Bitcoin ATM (West Pierce Liquors)
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
111 W Pierce St
Magnolia's CaterinDining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, South American Restaurant
•130 N Lafayette St
- Secret Garden Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
24 W Side Sq
- Sweet Shack 2.0
Dining and Drinking
•0.1 miles
113 E Carroll St
- D J's Steakhouse
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant, Steakhouse
•0.1 miles
127 E Carroll St
- Il Spazio
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2 W Side Sq
- Chubby's
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Hot Dog Joint
•0.1 miles
2 W Side Sq
Ford Hopkins Drug StoreRetail, Drugstore
•118 N Lafayette St
- Macomb Petland
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•12 W Side Sq
Macomb Project HopeCommunity and Government, Organization, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Discount Store, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.1 miles
122 N Side Sq
- Kids Kastle
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.1 miles
111 S Side Sq
- Walgreens
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
300 E Jackson St
- Dollar General
Retail, Discount Store
•0.2 miles
212 E Calhoun St
Chandler ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.1 miles
E Carroll St
- Compton Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
Beverly Ave
- Hanson Field
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.9 miles
1 University Cir
- Downing Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.0 mile
300 N Prairie Ave
- Patton Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.0 mile
869 S Ward St
- Kiljordan Meadows Mobile Home Community
Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground, Travel and Transportation, RV Park
•1.2 miles
1601 E Jackson St
The Black SquidArts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.1 miles
14 W Side Sq
- West Central Illinois Arts Center
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
25 E Side Sq
- Western Illinois Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.1 miles
201 S Lafayette St
- TC's II / The Ritz
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Karaoke Bar
•0.1 miles
215 N Randolph St
- Digger's College City Bowl
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley
•0.2 miles
123 E Adams St
- Redlight Records
Arts and Entertainment, Business and Professional Services, Entertainment Agency, Retail, Computers and Electronics Retail, Electronics Store
•0.2 miles
315 W Chandler St
Number 1 Nail SalonBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•20 W Side Sq
- Michael's Hair Designers
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•22 W Side Sq
- Tattoo Blue & Body Piercing
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•102 W Jackson St
- The R & R Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•102 N Side Sq
- A Kut Above
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•114 W Jackson St
- Lincoln Tattoo
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•116 N Side Sq
Free Range YogaSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•118 N Lafayette St
- Gumbarts
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
33 E Side Sq
Project Dance CompanySports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
31 E Side Sq
- Snap Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
212 E Calhoun St
- YMCA
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
316 E Calhoun St
- YMCA of McDonough County
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Organization, Youth Organization, Public and Social Service, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
400 E Calhoun St
The CafeDining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar
•0.1 miles
8 W Side Sq
- Bootlegger's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
6 W Side Sq
- Parkside Sports Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
124 N Randolph St
- Chandlers/Macomb Dining Co.
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
127 E Carroll St
- Sports Corner
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
124 N Randolph St
- The Sound Garden
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar
•0.1 miles
135 N Randolph St
- Macomb Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.2 miles
235 S Lafayette St
- Macarthur Early Childhood Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
235 W Grant St
- Macomb Chief Of Police
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
120 S McArthur St
- McDonough County Jail
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
110 S McArthur St
- Macomb Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.1 miles
219 W Jackson St
- Macomb Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
120 S McArthur St
Fresenius Kidney Care MacombHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.2 miles
210 E Calhoun St
- Wjeq
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
1034 W Jackson St
Downtown Apartments and Rentals
25 Rental properties in Downtown, Macomb, IL.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| utilities | 2% | 7.9% |
| food | 3.6% | 2.1% |
| transportation | 15.9% | 21.4% |
| healthcare | 3.1% | 0.8% |
Downtown Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Somewhat Bikeable
Amtrak
Train Stop
120 E Calhoun St
Go West Information
Other
701 E Pierce St
Durham School Services
Other
121 Center St
Source: foursquare.com
Amtrak
Train Stop
120 E Calhoun St
Source: foursquare.com
Go West Information
Other
701 E Pierce St
Durham School Services
Other
121 Center St
Source: foursquare.com
Downtown Schools
- NRNo Rating
Academy For Secondary Education
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-6 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
Grades PK, K-8 • Private