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East St. Louis, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
18,278
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$30,992
Median Income
$22,037 per capita
$52,700
Home Value
$31,311 Zillow
$597
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,020
Violent Crime/100K
1,579 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$30,992 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,700 home value, $597/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,020 violent crimes/100K (168% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$52,700
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$597/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,896
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$52,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$31,311
Median Sale Price
$27,500
Median List Price
$54,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.3%
Owner-Occupied
45.7%
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:
$597/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
145 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
9.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$25
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $52,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $31,311 |
| Median Sale Price | $27,500 |
| Median List Price | $54,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $25 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $597 |
| 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 | 145 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 32 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $25 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,896 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |