Most Affordable Cities in Illinois
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Illinois based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Old Shawneetown leads the ranking with a value of $14,600 and a population of 131.
The top three cities are Old Shawneetown ($14,600), Wamac ($21,900), and Gorham ($22,500). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Illinois.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Old Shawneetown | $14,600 | 131 |
| #2 | Wamac | $21,900 | 794 |
| #3 | Gorham | $22,500 | 186 |
| #4 | Russellville | $23,300 | 69 |
| #5 | Grand Tower | $24,500 | 551 |
| #6 | Cairo | $28,200 | 1,699 |
| #7 | Ellisville | $29,800 | 86 |
| #8 | Walnut Hill | $33,000 | 135 |
| #9 | Macedonia | $33,500 | 27 |
| #10 | Baylis | $33,800 | 139 |
| #11 | Maunie | $36,700 | 112 |
| #12 | Brooklyn | $37,200 | 811 |
| #13 | Basco | $38,200 | 73 |
| #14 | Broughton | $38,800 | 213 |
| #15 | Hodgkins | $39,200 | 1,766 |
| #16 | Waggoner | $40,000 | 185 |
| #17 | Dowell | $42,100 | 287 |
| #18 | Browns | $42,500 | 186 |
| #19 | Nebo | $42,500 | 324 |
| #20 | West Point | $42,500 | 244 |
| #21 | Ripley | $43,000 | 71 |
| #22 | Washington Park | $43,200 | 1,728 |
| #23 | Alma | $43,300 | 300 |
| #24 | Central City | $43,900 | 1,123 |
| #25 | Mound City | $43,900 | 756 |
| #26 | Joppa | $44,000 | 264 |
| #27 | Nilwood | $44,400 | 140 |
| #28 | Irving | $44,600 | 407 |
| #29 | Omaha | $44,600 | 276 |
| #30 | Thebes | $45,000 | 363 |
| #31 | Donnellson | $46,000 | 133 |
| #32 | Sims | $46,300 | 164 |
| #33 | Claremont | $46,500 | 147 |
| #34 | Bellmont | $47,000 | 227 |
| #35 | McClure | $47,500 | 245 |
| #36 | Ford Heights | $48,000 | 1,587 |
| #37 | Orient | $49,100 | 380 |
| #38 | Bardolph | $49,200 | 226 |
| #39 | Witt | $49,500 | 844 |
| #40 | Rockport | $50,000 | 48 |
| #41 | Topeka | $50,000 | 28 |
| #42 | New Haven | $50,400 | 528 |
| #43 | Harvel | $50,800 | 254 |
| #44 | La Fayette | $51,000 | 148 |
| #45 | Calhoun | $51,200 | 219 |
| #46 | Madison | $51,200 | 2,788 |
| #47 | West Liberty | $51,700 | 37 |
| #48 | Royalton | $51,900 | 1,076 |
| #49 | Smithfield | $52,000 | 169 |
| #50 | Zeigler | $52,000 | 1,325 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Illinois?
Old Shawneetown ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Illinois with a value of $14,600 and a population of 131.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Illinois?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Illinois. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Illinois compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Illinois's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.