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East Cape Girardeau, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
292
Population
149/sq mi density
$42,188
Median Income
$16,494 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$59,218 Zillow
$953
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
320
Violent Crime/100K
4,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$57,500
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$953/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.0%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
153
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$57,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$59,218
Median Sale Price
$80,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.0%
Owner-Occupied
31.0%
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:
$953/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
323 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$80
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
69.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $57,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $59,218 |
| Median Sale Price | $80,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $80 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $953 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 323 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $80 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 153 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |