Red Bud, IL · Houses & Market Data

Red Bud, Illinois houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Red Bud, IL (Randolph County) — Census median home value $170,300, county listing prices up about 10.2% over the past year. Market data for Red Bud houses and the broader area.

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Red Bud, IL is in Randolph County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Red Bud and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,789, with a median household income of $68,051. Census data puts the median value of houses in Red Bud at $170,300.

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Market overview

Red Bud housing market

Red Bud is in Randolph County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Red Bud and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$170,300

Population (Census ACS)

3,789

Median household income

$68,051

County price trend (2025)

10.25% 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

Red Bud market snapshot

Population

3,789

County

Randolph County

Median Household Income

$68,051

Median Home Value (city)

$170,300

Median Gross Rent

$810/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+10.2%

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Why Red Bud

What makes Red Bud different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Red Bud's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $170,300.

County Price Trend

Randolph County's FHFA house price index shows a 10.25% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Red Bud has an estimated population of 3,789 and a median household income of $68,051, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Red Bud's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% 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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Places around Red Bud

County guide: Randolph County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Red Bud.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Randolph County and other Illinois communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Ruma, Baldwin, Evansville, Prairie du Rocher, Ellis Grove, Sparta, Tilden, Kaskaskia, Chester, Coulterville, Steeleville, Percy, Rockwood.

More Illinois cities with market guides: Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield, Peoria, Waukegan.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hecker (~6.7 mi), New Athens (~10.4 mi), Paderborn (~10.8 mi), Lenzburg (~11.4 mi), Fults (~11.8 mi), Floraville (~12.0 mi), Waterloo (~12.3 mi), Maeystown (~12.5 mi), Marissa (~12.9 mi), Smithton (~14.3 mi), Fayetteville (~16.2 mi), Freeburg (~16.7 mi), Darmstadt (~16.7 mi), Valmeyer (~17.4 mi), Millstadt (~17.9 mi), St. Libory (~18.8 mi).

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Census & home facts

Red Bud data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

3,789

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$170,300

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$68,051

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$810

County FHFA annual change (2025)

10.25%

Census place type

city

County

Randolph County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

2.62 sq mi

Census GEOID

1763043

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Red Bud

Schools

Sparta CUSD 140 — 3 schools, 1,175 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Randolph addresses may be served by Sparta CUSD 140, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Red Bud FAQ

What are houses worth in Red Bud, IL?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Red Bud at $170,300.

How much do houses cost in Red Bud, IL?

For owner-occupied houses in Red Bud, Census ACS data shows a median value of $170,300. Active listing prices in Randolph County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Red Bud, IL?

Red Bud houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Randolph 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 Red Bud, IL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Red Bud's population at approximately 3,789.

What's the median rent in Red Bud, IL?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Red Bud at approximately $810 per month.

What is the median household income in Red Bud, IL?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Red Bud at approximately $68,051.

Is the Red Bud housing market growing?

Randolph County's FHFA house price index shows a 10.25% annual change in 2025.

Is Red Bud, IL affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Red Bud's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% 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 Red Bud, IL?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sparta CUSD 140 for many Red Bud addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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