Wamac, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
794
Population
559/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$28,937 per capita
$21,900
Home Value
$40,979 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,900 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$21,900
92% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
421
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$21,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$40,979
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.3%
Owner-Occupied
34.7%
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:
$805/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $21,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $40,979 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 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 | 65.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 421 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 21.6% |