Gays, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
173
Population
444/sq mi density
$54,464
Median Income
$32,555 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$194,301 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,000
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
74
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$194,301
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.5%
Owner-Occupied
19.5%
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
17.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
44% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,301 |
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 | 80.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 74 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |