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Murphysboro, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,804
Population
1,296/sq mi density
$42,367
Median Income
$28,303 per capita
$79,600
Home Value
$117,440 Zillow
$655
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
728
Violent Crime/100K
1,550 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,367 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
728 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$79,600
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$655/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,004
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$79,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$117,440
Median Sale Price
$75,250
Median List Price
$116,550
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.6%
Owner-Occupied
51.4%
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:
$655/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
88 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$56
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $79,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $117,440 |
| Median Sale Price | $75,250 |
| Median List Price | $116,550 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $56 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 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 | 88 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $56 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,004 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |