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Thomson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,526
Population
687/sq mi density
$54,063
Median Income
$10,875 per capita
$122,300
Home Value
$147,444 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
88
Violent Crime/100K
1,002 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,300 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$122,300
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
258
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$122,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$147,444
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.6%
Owner-Occupied
31.4%
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:
$940/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $122,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,444 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $940 |
| 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 | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 258 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 40.4% |