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Houses in Centralia, IL (Marion County) — Census median home value $81,600, county listing prices up about 6.2% over the past year. Market data for Centralia houses and the broader area.
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Centralia, IL is in Marion County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Centralia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,009, with a median household income of $47,308. Census data puts the median value of houses in Centralia at $81,600.
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Market overview
Centralia housing market
Centralia is in Marion County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Centralia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$81,600
Population (Census ACS)
12,009
Median household income
$47,308
County price trend (2025)
6.18% 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
Centralia market snapshot
Population
12,009
County
Marion County
Median Household Income
$47,308
Median Home Value (city)
$81,600
Median Gross Rent
$775/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Centralia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $81,600.
County Price Trend
Marion County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.18% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Centralia has an estimated population of 12,009 and a median household income of $47,308, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Centralia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% 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: Marion County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Centralia.
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Nearby communities include Wamac, Hoffman, Huey, Carlyle, Beckemeyer, Bartelso, Breese, Germantown, St. Rose, Damiansville, Albers, Aviston, Trenton, New Baden.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Central City (~1.8 mi), Junction City (~3.7 mi), Walnut Hill (~5.3 mi), Irvington (~6.1 mi), Sandoval (~6.2 mi), Odin (~7.5 mi), Hoyleton (~9.6 mi), Richview (~10.6 mi), Salem (~11.5 mi), Kell (~12.3 mi), Ashley (~13.8 mi), New Minden (~14.6 mi), Patoka (~16.1 mi), Radom (~17.1 mi), Keyesport (~17.5 mi), Alma (~18.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Centralia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,009
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$81,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$47,308
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$775
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.48%
Census place type
city
County
Clinton County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.20 sq mi
Census GEOID
1712164
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
South Central CUD 401 — 3 schools, 629 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Marion addresses may be served by South Central CUD 401, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Centralia FAQ
What are houses worth in Centralia, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Centralia at $81,600.
How much do houses cost in Centralia, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Centralia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $81,600. Active listing prices in Marion County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Centralia, IL?
Centralia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Marion 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 Centralia, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Centralia's population at approximately 12,009.
What's the median rent in Centralia, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Centralia at approximately $775 per month.
What is the median household income in Centralia, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Centralia at approximately $47,308.
Is the Centralia housing market growing?
Marion County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.18% annual change in 2025.
Is Centralia, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Centralia's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% 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 Centralia, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South Central CUD 401 for many Centralia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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