All Countries
Ashton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
837
Population
1,163/sq mi density
$61,389
Median Income
$29,343 per capita
$106,300
Home Value
$174,705 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
102
Violent Crime/100K
410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,389 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$106,300
62% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
408
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$106,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$174,705
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.2%
Owner-Occupied
41.8%
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:
$931/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $106,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,705 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| 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 | 58.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 408 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |