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Alma, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Marion County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
300
Population
265/sq mi density
$50,500
Median Income
$28,292 per capita
$43,300
Home Value
$123,255 Zillow
$483
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,300 home value, $483/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$43,300
85% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
179
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$43,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$123,255
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.2%
Owner-Occupied
26.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$483/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $43,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $123,255 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $483 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 179 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |