Housing & Real Estate — Decatur, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 36,121 |
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| Occupied | 30,904 |
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| Vacant | 5,217 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 19,244 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 11,660 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $99,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$105,000 |
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| Median Rent | $796/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,279/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 | 18.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 32.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 582 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,080 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,855 |
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| Built before 1960 | 18,108 |
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| Median Year Built | 1960 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
