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Carbondale, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Carbondale, IL (Jackson County) — Census median home value $124,800, county listing prices up about 27.2% over the past year. Market data for Carbondale houses and the broader area.
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Carbondale, IL is in Jackson County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Carbondale and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,813, with a median household income of $29,670. Census data puts Carbondale houses at a median value of $124,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Jackson County's current median listing price runs $159,900, up about 27.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Carbondale housing market
Carbondale is in Jackson County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Carbondale and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$124,800
Population (Census ACS)
21,813
Median household income
$29,670
County price trend (2025)
8.79% 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
Carbondale market snapshot
Population
21,813
County
Jackson County
Median Household Income
$29,670
Median Home Value (city)
$124,800
Median Listing Price (Jackson County)
$159,900
Median Gross Rent
$750/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+27.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carbondale's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $124,800. Separately, Jackson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $159,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 8.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carbondale has an estimated population of 21,813 and a median household income of $29,670, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carbondale's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% 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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County guide: Jackson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Carbondale.
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Nearby communities include De Soto, Murphysboro, Makanda, Harrison, Elkville, Gorham, Vergennes, Dowell, Grand Tower, Ava, Campbell Hill.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cambria (~6.9 mi), Carterville (~8.1 mi), Blairsville (~8.2 mi), Hurst (~9.0 mi), Crainville (~9.3 mi), Bush (~9.7 mi), Colp (~9.9 mi), Energy (~11.4 mi), Alto Pass (~11.5 mi), Herrin (~11.8 mi), Royalton (~12.3 mi), Cobden (~13.2 mi), Marion (~15.5 mi), Freeman Spur (~15.5 mi), Zeigler (~15.7 mi), Whiteash (~16.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Carbondale data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
21,813
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$124,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$29,670
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$750
County FHFA annual change (2025)
8.79%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$159,900
Census place type
city
County
Jackson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
17.48 sq mi
Census GEOID
1711163
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Carbondale
Schools
Murphysboro CUSD 186 — 5 schools, 1,929 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jackson addresses may be served by Murphysboro CUSD 186, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Carbondale FAQ
What are houses worth in Carbondale, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Carbondale at $124,800. Jackson County's current median listing price runs $159,900, up about 27.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Carbondale, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Carbondale, Census ACS data shows a median value of $124,800. Active listing prices in Jackson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Carbondale, IL?
Carbondale houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jackson 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 Carbondale, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carbondale's population at approximately 21,813.
What's the median rent in Carbondale, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carbondale at approximately $750 per month.
What is the median household income in Carbondale, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carbondale at approximately $29,670.
Is the Carbondale housing market growing?
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 8.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Carbondale, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carbondale's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% 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 Carbondale, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Murphysboro CUSD 186 for many Carbondale addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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