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Calhoun County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$149K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,945
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$149K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.57%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.84%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.67%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,257
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

How Calhoun County compares

By median home value, Calhoun County is the 44th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois, and its typical home is worth more than 21% of all homes in Illinois.

Home values in Calhoun County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$54K$344K
counties in Illinois ranked by median home value
#IllinoisMedian valueHomes
1DuPage County$446K297,356
2Lake County$402K226,612
3Kendall County$394K45,922
4Kane County$379K163,429
5Will County$370K227,101
6McHenry County$363K113,307
7Cook County$341K1,499,385
8Grundy County$321K18,844
9Monroe County$302K14,074
10Boone County$285K19,032
11DeKalb County$284K29,591
12McLean County$247K53,512
13Jo Daviess County$241K11,021
14Woodford County$240K15,076
15Effingham County$232K13,430
16Menard County$230K3,534
17Champaign County$230K56,857
18Piatt County$222K6,994
19Ogle County$215K18,494
20Kankakee County$212K36,249
21Clinton County$203K15,559
22Winnebago County$202K98,185
23Sangamon County$190K72,174
24Putnam County$184K2,919
44Calhoun County$149K2,945

102 counties in Illinois are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Calhoun County, most valuable first

About the Calhoun County market

How many homes are there in Calhoun County, IL?

Calhoun County, IL contains 2,945 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $149K.

How does Calhoun County, IL compare to the rest of Illinois?

By median home value, Calhoun County, IL is the 44th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois. Its typical home is worth more than 21% of all homes in Illinois. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Calhoun County, IL?

67% of homes in Calhoun County, IL are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Calhoun County, IL hold?

84% of mortgaged homes in Calhoun County, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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