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Cahokia Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,173
Population
1,088/sq mi density
$37,975
Median Income
$19,692 per capita
$56,900
Home Value
$121,358 Zillow
$959
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
6,494
Violent Crime/100K
41,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,975 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
6,494 violent crimes/100K (1609% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$56,900
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,402
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$56,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$121,358
Median Sale Price
$77,000
Median List Price
$80,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.6%
Owner-Occupied
47.4%
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:
$959/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
50 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
13.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$71
Active Inventory
74
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $56,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $121,358 |
| Median Sale Price | $77,000 |
| Median List Price | $80,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $71 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $959 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 50 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.5% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 74 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $71 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,402 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 37.6% |