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Houses in Metropolis, IL (Massac County) — Census median home value $93,700, county listing prices up about 2.7% over the past year. Market data for Metropolis houses and the broader area.
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Metropolis, IL is in Massac County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Metropolis and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,898, with a median household income of $51,548. Census data puts the median value of houses in Metropolis at $93,700.
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Market overview
Metropolis housing market
Metropolis is in Massac County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Metropolis and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$93,700
Population (Census ACS)
5,898
Median household income
$51,548
County price trend (2025)
2.68% 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
Metropolis market snapshot
Population
5,898
County
Massac County
Median Household Income
$51,548
Median Home Value (city)
$93,700
Median Gross Rent
$748/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Metropolis's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $93,700.
County Price Trend
Massac County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.68% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Metropolis has an estimated population of 5,898 and a median household income of $51,548, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Metropolis's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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: Massac County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Metropolis.
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Nearby communities include Brookport, Joppa.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Belknap (~18.3 mi), Golconda (~18.4 mi), Karnak (~18.8 mi), New Grand Chain (~19.7 mi), Vienna (~21.3 mi), Olmsted (~22.0 mi), Simpson (~22.3 mi), Cypress (~23.6 mi), Eddyville (~24.9 mi), Rosiclare (~26.5 mi), Mound City (~26.6 mi), Buncombe (~27.3 mi), Ullin (~28.4 mi), Mounds (~28.5 mi), Pulaski (~29.0 mi), Elizabethtown (~29.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Metropolis data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,898
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$93,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,548
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$748
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.68%
Census place type
city
County
Massac County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.02 sq mi
Census GEOID
1748645
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
Massac UD 1 — 7 schools, 1,879 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Massac addresses may be served by Massac UD 1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Metropolis FAQ
What are houses worth in Metropolis, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Metropolis at $93,700.
How much do houses cost in Metropolis, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Metropolis, Census ACS data shows a median value of $93,700. Active listing prices in Massac County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Metropolis, IL?
Metropolis houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Massac 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 Metropolis, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Metropolis's population at approximately 5,898.
What's the median rent in Metropolis, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Metropolis at approximately $748 per month.
What is the median household income in Metropolis, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Metropolis at approximately $51,548.
Is the Metropolis housing market growing?
Massac County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.68% annual change in 2025.
Is Metropolis, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Metropolis's median home value at about 1.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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 Metropolis, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Massac UD 1 for many Metropolis addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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