Knoxville, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,137
Population
1,335/sq mi density
$80,385
Median Income
$34,118 per capita
$139,900
Home Value
$168,120 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
47.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
72
Violent Crime/100K
573 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,385 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,900 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$139,900
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,299
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$139,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$168,120
Redfin Median Sale
$236,000
Median Sale Price
$236,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.8%
Owner-Occupied
15.2%
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:
$675/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$236,000
Median Days on Market
3 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
47.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
55% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $139,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $168,120 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $236,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $236,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,299 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 47.9% |