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Houses in Charleston, IL (Coles County) — Census median home value $133,700, county listing prices down about 18.2% over the past year. Market data for Charleston houses and the broader area.
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Charleston, IL is in Coles County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Charleston and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,212, with a median household income of $49,057. Census data puts Charleston houses at a median value of $133,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Coles County's current median listing price runs $140,625, down about 18.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Charleston housing market
Charleston is in Coles County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Charleston and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$133,700
Population (Census ACS)
17,212
Median household income
$49,057
County price trend (2025)
1.55% 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
Charleston market snapshot
Population
17,212
County
Coles County
Median Household Income
$49,057
Median Home Value (city)
$133,700
Median Listing Price (Coles County)
$140,625
Median Gross Rent
$819/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-18.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Charleston's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $133,700. Separately, Coles County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $140,625. 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
Coles County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.55% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Charleston has an estimated population of 17,212 and a median household income of $49,057, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Charleston's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x 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: Coles County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Charleston.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Westfield (~9.9 mi), Hindsboro (~14.0 mi), Toledo (~15.1 mi), Arcola (~15.2 mi), Casey (~16.1 mi), Greenup (~16.4 mi), Gays (~17.1 mi), Neoga (~18.4 mi), Martinsville (~18.8 mi), Jewett (~19.5 mi), Allenville (~19.9 mi), Camargo (~21.7 mi), Tuscola (~22.1 mi), Arthur (~22.2 mi), Newman (~23.8 mi), Sullivan (~24.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Charleston data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,212
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$133,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,057
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$819
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.55%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$140,625
Census place type
city
County
Coles County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.08 sq mi
Census GEOID
1712567
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 Charleston
Schools
Mattoon CUSD 2 — 6 schools, 3,137 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Coles addresses may be served by Mattoon CUSD 2, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Charleston FAQ
What are houses worth in Charleston, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Charleston at $133,700. Coles County's current median listing price runs $140,625, down about 18.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Charleston, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Charleston, Census ACS data shows a median value of $133,700. Active listing prices in Coles County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Charleston, IL?
Charleston houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Coles 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 Charleston, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Charleston's population at approximately 17,212.
What's the median rent in Charleston, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Charleston at approximately $819 per month.
What is the median household income in Charleston, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Charleston at approximately $49,057.
Is the Charleston housing market growing?
Coles County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.55% annual change in 2025.
Is Charleston, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Charleston's median home value at about 2.7 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 Charleston, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mattoon CUSD 2 for many Charleston addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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