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West Frankfort, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,156
Population
1,437/sq mi density
$48,143
Median Income
$25,743 per capita
$72,500
Home Value
$99,655 Zillow
$673
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
74
Violent Crime/100K
1,915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,143 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $673/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,500
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,607
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$99,655
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.5%
Owner-Occupied
36.5%
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:
$673/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $99,655 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $673 |
| 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 | 63.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,607 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |