Danforth, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
619
Population
1,290/sq mi density
$47,750
Median Income
$22,815 per capita
$138,600
Home Value
$173,018 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$138,600
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
211
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$138,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$173,018
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
27.6%
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:
$850/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $138,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,018 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 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 | 72.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 211 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |