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Tamms, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
532
Population
228/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$20,220 per capita
$57,200
Home Value
$105,128 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
320
Violent Crime/100K
4,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,200 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$57,200
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
243
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$57,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$105,128
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.4%
Owner-Occupied
23.6%
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:
$663/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $57,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,128 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| 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 | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 243 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |