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Mattoon, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mattoon, IL (Coles County) — Census median home value $96,000, county listing prices down about 18.2% over the past year. Market data for Mattoon houses and the broader area.
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Mattoon, IL is in Coles County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Mattoon and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,334, with a median household income of $47,308. Census data puts Mattoon houses at a median value of $96,000 (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
Mattoon housing market
Mattoon is in Coles County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mattoon and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$96,000
Population (Census ACS)
16,334
Median household income
$47,308
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
Mattoon market snapshot
Population
16,334
County
Coles County
Median Household Income
$47,308
Median Home Value (city)
$96,000
Median Listing Price (Coles County)
$140,625
Median Gross Rent
$764/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 Mattoon's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $96,000. 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
Mattoon has an estimated population of 16,334 and a median household income of $47,308, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mattoon's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.0x 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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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Gays (~7.3 mi), Allenville (~10.9 mi), Neoga (~11.8 mi), Arcola (~14.6 mi), Sullivan (~15.4 mi), Toledo (~15.6 mi), Arthur (~17.3 mi), Hindsboro (~18.7 mi), Greenup (~19.2 mi), Westfield (~19.6 mi), Jewett (~19.7 mi), Montrose (~21.6 mi), Lovington (~21.9 mi), Garrett (~22.3 mi), Tuscola (~22.5 mi), Atwood (~22.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mattoon data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
16,334
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$96,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$47,308
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$764
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)
10.31 sq mi
Census GEOID
1747553
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
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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Mattoon FAQ
What are houses worth in Mattoon, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mattoon at $96,000. Coles County's current median listing price runs $140,625, down about 18.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Mattoon, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Mattoon, Census ACS data shows a median value of $96,000. Active listing prices in Coles County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mattoon, IL?
Mattoon 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 Mattoon, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mattoon's population at approximately 16,334.
What's the median rent in Mattoon, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mattoon at approximately $764 per month.
What is the median household income in Mattoon, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mattoon at approximately $47,308.
Is the Mattoon housing market growing?
Coles County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.55% annual change in 2025.
Is Mattoon, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mattoon's median home value at about 2.0 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 Mattoon, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mattoon CUSD 2 for many Mattoon addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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