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Charleston, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Coles County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
17,212
Population
1,896/sq mi density
$49,057
Median Income
$30,375 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$159,885 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,057 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$133,700
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,648
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$133,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$159,885
Median Sale Price
$182,500
Median List Price
$129,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.7%
Owner-Occupied
53.3%
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:
$819/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
27 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$101
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $133,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $159,885 |
| Median Sale Price | $182,500 |
| Median List Price | $129,250 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $101 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $101 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,648 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |