Housing & Real Estate — Cowden, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 237 |
| Occupied | 212 |
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner-Occupied | 118 |
| Renter-Occupied | 94 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $77,000 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,000 |
| Median Rent | $767/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $1,181/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 14.8% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 29.1% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 0 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 33 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 21 |
| Built before 1960 | 112 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.