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Compton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
222
Population
1,306/sq mi density
$52,321
Median Income
$23,264 per capita
$75,900
Home Value
$189,093 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
1,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,321 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,900 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$75,900
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
117
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$75,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$189,093
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.7%
Owner-Occupied
35.3%
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:
$875/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $75,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,093 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 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 | 64.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 117 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |