Energy, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,171
Population
976/sq mi density
$70,417
Median Income
$35,715 per capita
$138,500
Home Value
$159,227 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
230
Violent Crime/100K
806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$138,500
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
600
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$138,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$159,227
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.2%
Owner-Occupied
18.8%
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:
$835/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $138,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $159,227 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 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 | 81.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 600 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |