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Golden Gate, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
97
Population
1,213/sq mi density
$16,081
Median Income
$15,951 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
431
Violent Crime/100K
2,311 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,081 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
40.3%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
67
Median year built: 1938
Ownership vs. Renting
40.3%
Owner-Occupied
59.7%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
40.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,632 |
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 | 40.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 67 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 24.0% |