Housing & Real Estate — East St. Louis, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 10,973 |
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| Occupied | 7,436 |
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| Vacant | 3,537 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,039 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,397 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $52,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,000 |
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| Median Rent | $597/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,184/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 | 20.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 46.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 303 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,083 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 353 |
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| Built before 1960 | 6,186 |
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| Median Year Built | 1958 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
