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Grand Tower, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
551
Population
441/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$23,409 per capita
$24,500
Home Value
$158,805 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
1,062 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,500 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$24,500
91% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
238
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$24,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$158,805
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.2%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
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:
$700/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
44.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
43% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $24,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,805 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 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 | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 238 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 44.2% |