Tamms, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
532 Population 228/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $20,220 per capita
$57,200 Home Value $96,930 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,200 home value, $663/mo rent
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)
$96,930
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

76.4%
Owner-Occupied
23.6%
Renter-Occupied
76%
24%
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)$96,930

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-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Homeownership Rate76.4%
Total Housing Units243
Median Year Built1978
Rent Burden19.8%