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Houses in Beardstown, IL (Cass County) — Census median home value $80,800, county listing prices up about 9.8% over the past year. Market data for Beardstown houses and the broader area.
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Beardstown, IL is in Cass County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Beardstown and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,047, with a median household income of $58,765. Census data puts the median value of houses in Beardstown at $80,800.
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Market overview
Beardstown housing market
Beardstown is in Cass County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Beardstown and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$80,800
Population (Census ACS)
6,047
Median household income
$58,765
County price trend (2025)
9.79% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Beardstown market snapshot
Population
6,047
County
Cass County
Median Household Income
$58,765
Median Home Value (city)
$80,800
Median Gross Rent
$769/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Beardstown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $80,800.
County Price Trend
Cass County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Beardstown has an estimated population of 6,047 and a median household income of $58,765, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Beardstown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Arenzville, Virginia, Chandlerville, Ashland.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Browning (~8.6 mi), Rushville (~10.4 mi), Concord (~13.8 mi), Meredosia (~14.0 mi), Literberry (~16.5 mi), Chapin (~16.9 mi), Littleton (~18.5 mi), Bluffs (~18.8 mi), Naples (~20.0 mi), Exeter (~20.4 mi), Merritt (~20.4 mi), Camden (~20.6 mi), Riggston (~21.8 mi), Jacksonville (~22.1 mi), Oxville (~22.1 mi), Lynnville (~22.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Beardstown data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,047
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$80,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$58,765
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$769
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.79%
Census place type
city
County
Cass County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.66 sq mi
Census GEOID
1704351
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Beardstown CUSD 15 — 3 schools, 1,506 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cass addresses may be served by Beardstown CUSD 15, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Beardstown FAQ
What are houses worth in Beardstown, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Beardstown at $80,800.
How much do houses cost in Beardstown, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Beardstown, Census ACS data shows a median value of $80,800. Active listing prices in Cass County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Beardstown, IL?
Beardstown houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cass County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Beardstown, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Beardstown's population at approximately 6,047.
What's the median rent in Beardstown, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Beardstown at approximately $769 per month.
What is the median household income in Beardstown, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Beardstown at approximately $58,765.
Is the Beardstown housing market growing?
Cass County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Beardstown, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Beardstown's median home value at about 1.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Beardstown, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Beardstown CUSD 15 for many Beardstown addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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