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Kewanee, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kewanee, IL (Henry County) — Census median home value $70,000, county listing prices up about 28.6% over the past year. Market data for Kewanee houses and the broader area.
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Kewanee, IL is in Henry County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Kewanee and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,280, with a median household income of $49,668. Census data puts Kewanee houses at a median value of $70,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Henry County's current median listing price runs $221,725, up about 28.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Kewanee housing market
Kewanee is in Henry County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kewanee and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$70,000
Population (Census ACS)
12,280
Median household income
$49,668
County price trend (2025)
5.21% 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
Kewanee market snapshot
Population
12,280
County
Henry County
Median Household Income
$49,668
Median Home Value (city)
$70,000
Median Listing Price (Henry County)
$221,725
Median Gross Rent
$775/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+28.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kewanee's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $70,000. Separately, Henry County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $221,725. 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
Henry County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.21% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kewanee has an estimated population of 12,280 and a median household income of $49,668, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kewanee's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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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Census & home facts
Kewanee data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,280
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$70,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,668
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$775
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.21%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$221,725
Census place type
city
County
Henry County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.60 sq mi
Census GEOID
1739727
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 Kewanee
Schools
Geneseo CUSD 228 — 5 schools, 2,463 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Henry addresses may be served by Geneseo CUSD 228, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Kewanee FAQ
What are houses worth in Kewanee, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kewanee at $70,000. Henry County's current median listing price runs $221,725, up about 28.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Kewanee, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Kewanee, Census ACS data shows a median value of $70,000. Active listing prices in Henry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kewanee, IL?
Kewanee houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Henry 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 Kewanee, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kewanee's population at approximately 12,280.
What's the median rent in Kewanee, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kewanee at approximately $775 per month.
What is the median household income in Kewanee, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kewanee at approximately $49,668.
Is the Kewanee housing market growing?
Henry County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.21% annual change in 2025.
Is Kewanee, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kewanee's median home value at about 1.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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 Kewanee, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Geneseo CUSD 228 for many Kewanee addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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