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Most Affordable — Illinois

1 East St. Louis $52,700
2 Cahokia Heights $56,900
3 Hoopeston $63,400
4 Kewanee $70,000
5 Paris $71,200
6 West Frankfort $72,500
7 Danville $76,800
8 Du Quoin $78,000
9 Murphysboro $79,600
10 Beardstown $80,800
11 Centralia $81,600
12 Pana $82,000
13 Rock Falls $82,400
14 Harrisburg $84,800
15 Benton $85,100
16 Harvey $86,100
17 Freeport $86,100
18 Streator $88,000
19 Monmouth $88,100
20 Mount Carmel $88,500
21 Vandalia $88,800
22 Mount Vernon $89,700
23 Galesburg $89,800
24 Metropolis $93,700
25 Hillsboro $95,800
26 Mattoon $96,000
27 Olney $96,900
28 Decatur $97,300
29 Alton $99,500
30 East Alton $99,600
31 Macomb $99,800
32 Salem $99,800
33 Granite City $99,800
34 Litchfield $100,500
35 Clinton $101,200
36 Sauk Village $101,900
37 Robinson $102,600
38 Wood River $103,200
39 Riverdale $104,800
40 Kankakee $105,500
41 Park Forest $106,200
42 Taylorville $106,300
43 Canton $106,900
44 Chester $107,800
45 Sterling $107,800
46 Carlinville $108,000
47 Herrin $109,100
48 Rantoul $109,200
49 LaSalle $109,500
50 Pontiac $110,200
51 Lincoln $111,600
52 Dixon $113,300
53 Pinckneyville $117,100
54 Peoria Heights $118,000
55 Pekin $118,200
56 Rock Island $118,400
57 Markham $119,500
58 Greenville $119,800
59 Milan $120,300
60 Rockford $120,900
61 Mendota $121,100
62 Jerseyville $124,200
63 Carbondale $124,800
64 Spring Valley $125,000
65 Bartonville $128,000
66 Jacksonville $128,300
67 Chillicothe $128,500
68 Belleville $131,000
69 Princeton $131,300
70 Calumet City $133,600
71 Charleston $133,700
72 Steger $134,100
73 East Moline $135,300
74 University Park $137,800
75 Pontoon Beach $137,900
76 Dolton $140,500
77 Moline $141,900
78 Ottawa $144,500
79 Loves Park $144,900
80 Marion $145,300
81 Quincy $146,100
82 North Chicago $147,800
83 Peoria $149,500
84 Chicago Heights $149,900
85 Colona $152,100
86 Rochelle $153,000
87 Belvidere $153,100
88 Eureka $154,600
89 Springfield $155,200
90 Peru $155,600
91 Collinsville $157,700
92 Round Lake Park $157,900
93 Bethalto $158,600
94 East Peoria $160,800
95 South Beloit $160,800
96 Silvis $161,300
97 Machesney Park $162,500
98 Bradley $164,400
99 Effingham $166,700
100 Fairview Heights $166,800

The most affordable housing markets in Illinois offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. East St. Louis has a median home value of just $52,700.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In East St. Louis, the median home costs just $52,700 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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