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Cairo, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ballard County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,699
Population
243/sq mi density
$35,493
Median Income
$22,415 per capita
$28,200
Home Value
$41,665 Zillow
$282
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
3,527
Violent Crime/100K
6,512 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$35,493 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,200 home value, $282/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,527 violent crimes/100K (828% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$28,200
90% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$282/mo
76% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,175
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$28,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$41,665
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.9%
Owner-Occupied
35.1%
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:
$282/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $28,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $41,665 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $282 |
| 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 | 64.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,175 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 22.3% |