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Wataga, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
782
Population
942/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$30,236 per capita
$95,700
Home Value
$130,478 Zillow
$634
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
400
Violent Crime/100K
3,282 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,700
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$634/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
366
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$130,478
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.2%
Owner-Occupied
27.8%
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:
$634/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $130,478 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $634 |
| 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 | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 366 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |