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East St. Louis, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in East St. Louis, IL (St. Clair County) — Census median home value $52,700, county listing prices down about 23.6% over the past year. Market data for East St. Louis houses and the broader area.
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East St. Louis, IL is in St. Clair County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in East St. Louis and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,278, with a median household income of $30,992. Census data puts East St. Louis houses at a median value of $52,700 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Clair County's current median listing price runs $204,475, down about 23.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
East St. Louis housing market
East St. Louis is in St. Clair County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in East St. Louis and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$52,700
Population (Census ACS)
18,278
Median household income
$30,992
County price trend (2025)
5.3% 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
East St. Louis market snapshot
Population
18,278
County
St. Clair County
Median Household Income
$30,992
Median Home Value (city)
$52,700
Median Listing Price (St. Clair County)
$204,475
Median Gross Rent
$597/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-23.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts East St. Louis's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $52,700. Separately, St. Clair County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $204,475. 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
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
East St. Louis has an estimated population of 18,278 and a median household income of $30,992, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
East St. Louis's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% 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: St. Clair County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes East St. Louis.
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Nearby communities include Washington Park, Sauget, Brooklyn, Cahokia Heights, Caseyville, Fairview Heights, East Carondelet, Swansea, Belleville, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Shiloh, Scott AFB, Smithton, Rentchler, Freeburg.
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Census & home facts
East St. Louis data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
18,278
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$52,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$30,992
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$597
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$204,475
Census place type
city
County
St. Clair County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
13.93 sq mi
Census GEOID
1722255
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 East St. Louis
Schools
East St Louis SD 189 — 12 schools, 4,679 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. St. Clair addresses may be served by East St Louis SD 189, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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East St. Louis FAQ
What are houses worth in East St. Louis, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in East St. Louis at $52,700. St. Clair County's current median listing price runs $204,475, down about 23.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in East St. Louis, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in East St. Louis, Census ACS data shows a median value of $52,700. Active listing prices in St. Clair County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in East St. Louis, IL?
East St. Louis houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Clair 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 East St. Louis, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts East St. Louis's population at approximately 18,278.
What's the median rent in East St. Louis, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in East St. Louis at approximately $597 per month.
What is the median household income in East St. Louis, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in East St. Louis at approximately $30,992.
Is the East St. Louis housing market growing?
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.3% annual change in 2025.
Is East St. Louis, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts East St. Louis's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% 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 East St. Louis, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest East St Louis SD 189 for many East St. Louis addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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