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Dawson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
555
Population
703/sq mi density
$82,880
Median Income
$39,447 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$226,241 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
576
Violent Crime/100K
1,009 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,880 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
576 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$97,500
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
289
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$97,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$226,241
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.2%
Owner-Occupied
23.8%
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:
$805/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $97,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,241 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 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 | 76.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 289 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |