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Clay City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
744
Population
418/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$29,155 per capita
$75,500
Home Value
$106,309 Zillow
$585
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
2,351 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$75,500
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$585/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
399
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$75,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$106,309
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.2%
Owner-Occupied
24.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$632/mo
1 Bedroom
$707/mo
2 Bedroom
$916/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,167/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,308/mo
Census median rent:
$585/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $75,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $106,309 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $585 |
| FMR Studio | $632 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $707 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $916 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,167 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,308 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 399 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |