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Thebes, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
363
Population
207/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$14,686 per capita
$45,000
Home Value
$134,766 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
320
Violent Crime/100K
4,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$45,000
84% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
136
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$45,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,766
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.4%
Owner-Occupied
19.6%
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:
$475/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
15.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
52% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $45,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,766 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 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 | 80.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 136 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |