Christian County, Illinois Housing Market
In Christian County, Illinois, the median home value is $115,500, with a median monthly rent of $785. This places Christian County at #2718 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #69 within Illinois.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,005
- Establishments: 634
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 60
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,171 (avg $67,574)
- Outflow: 12,682 (avg $67,773)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Christian County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62531 | 196.3 | +13.71% | 2025 |
| 2 | 62557 | 197.0 | +12.18% | 2025 |
| 3 | 62545 | 196.5 | — | 2025 |
| 4 | 62558 | 212.3 | +15.60% | 2025 |
| 5 | 62563 | 207.3 | +7.88% | 2025 |
| 6 | 62568 | 191.0 | +6.83% | 2025 |
| 7 | 62075 | 186.6 | — | 2025 |
| 8 | 62540 | 185.5 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Christian County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,500 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.2% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.3 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Christian County is 24.5% below the Illinois state average and 49.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $785/month is 9.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.3, buying a home in Christian County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Christian County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.2%, compared to 75.8% in Illinois and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa County | Alabama | $115,500 | $665 |
| Montgomery County | Georgia | $115,500 | $760 |
| Chattooga County | Georgia | $115,600 | $790 |
| Jackson Parish | Louisiana | $115,600 | $736 |
| Sullivan County | Missouri | $115,600 | $673 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | $114,500 | $818 | 77.2% |
| Hancock County | $113,800 | $782 | 81.3% |
| Hamilton County | $113,700 | $568 | 76.4% |
| Perry County | $112,600 | $728 | 80.9% |
| Montgomery County | $112,300 | $723 | 77.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).