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West City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
612
Population
380/sq mi density
$48,672
Median Income
$31,783 per capita
$60,000
Home Value
$115,064 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
12,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,672 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$60,000
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
299
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$60,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$115,064
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.6%
Owner-Occupied
38.4%
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:
$867/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $60,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $115,064 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 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 | 61.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 299 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 22.3% |