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Gilson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
149
Population
452/sq mi density
$66,719
Median Income
$28,260 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
400
Violent Crime/100K
3,282 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
27% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
60
Median year built: 1965
Ownership vs. Renting
83.1%
Owner-Occupied
16.9%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $132,470 |
Rent
| 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 | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 60 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |