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Sesser, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,919
Population
1,828/sq mi density
$52,326
Median Income
$26,779 per capita
$79,800
Home Value
$113,855 Zillow
$703
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,534
Violent Crime/100K
14,724 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,326 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,800 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$79,800
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
849
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$79,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$113,855
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.7%
Owner-Occupied
24.3%
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:
$703/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $79,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $113,855 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 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 | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 849 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |