Housing & Real Estate — Wood River, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 4,975 |
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| Occupied | 4,458 |
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| Vacant | 517 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,069 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,389 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $108,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$120,000 |
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| Median Rent | $915/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,133/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 | 17.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 40.2% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 290 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 104 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 151 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,156 |
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| Median Year Built | 1955 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
