Housing & Real Estate — West Salem, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 464 |
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| Occupied | 322 |
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| Vacant | 142 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 279 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 43 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $74,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$82,000 |
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| Median Rent | $805/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $970/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 11.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 25 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 22 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 27 |
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| Built before 1960 | 280 |
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| Median Year Built | 1956 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
