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Cowden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
547
Population
1,368/sq mi density
$42,083
Median Income
$19,216 per capita
$76,200
Home Value
$147,425 Zillow
$767
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,200
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.7%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
216
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$147,425
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.7%
Owner-Occupied
44.3%
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:
$767/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
55.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,425 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $767 |
| 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 | 55.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 216 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |