Virden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,165
Population
1,675/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$32,962 per capita
$98,800
Home Value
$124,504 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
445
Violent Crime/100K
1,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$98,800
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,411
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$98,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$124,504
Redfin Median Sale
$170,000
Median Sale Price
$170,000
Median List Price
$153,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.7%
Owner-Occupied
30.3%
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:
$785/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$170,000
Median Days on Market
86 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $98,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $124,504 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $170,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $170,000 |
| Median List Price | $153,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $785 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 86 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,411 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |