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Houses in Watseka, IL (Iroquois County) — Census median home value $104,400, county listing prices up about 7.4% over the past year. Market data for Watseka houses and the broader area.
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Watseka, IL is in Iroquois County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Watseka and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,630, with a median household income of $42,794. Census data puts the median value of houses in Watseka at $104,400.
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Market overview
Watseka housing market
Watseka is in Iroquois County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Watseka and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$104,400
Population (Census ACS)
4,630
Median household income
$42,794
County price trend (2025)
7.38% 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
Watseka market snapshot
Population
4,630
County
Iroquois County
Median Household Income
$42,794
Median Home Value (city)
$104,400
Median Gross Rent
$815/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Watseka's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $104,400.
County Price Trend
Iroquois County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.38% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Watseka has an estimated population of 4,630 and a median household income of $42,794, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Watseka's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x 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: Iroquois County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Watseka.
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Nearby communities include Woodland, Crescent City, Iroquois, Sheldon, Martinton, Donovan, Milford, Beaverville, Papineau, Danforth, Ashkum, Gilman, Onarga, Clifton, Wellington, Cissna Park.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: St. Anne (~17.2 mi), Sammons Point (~19.0 mi), Hopkins Park (~21.3 mi), Aroma Park (~21.5 mi), East Lynn (~21.7 mi), Hoopeston (~22.0 mi), Rankin (~23.2 mi), Irwin (~23.3 mi), Kankakee (~23.6 mi), Piper City (~24.0 mi), Sun River Terrace (~24.1 mi), Roberts (~26.2 mi), Herscher (~27.1 mi), Momence (~27.1 mi), Rossville (~27.4 mi), Bradley (~27.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Watseka data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,630
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$104,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$42,794
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$815
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.38%
Census place type
city
County
Iroquois County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.94 sq mi
Census GEOID
1779228
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
Central CUSD 4 — 4 schools, 990 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Iroquois addresses may be served by Central CUSD 4, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Watseka FAQ
What are houses worth in Watseka, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Watseka at $104,400.
How much do houses cost in Watseka, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Watseka, Census ACS data shows a median value of $104,400. Active listing prices in Iroquois County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Watseka, IL?
Watseka houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Iroquois 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 Watseka, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Watseka's population at approximately 4,630.
What's the median rent in Watseka, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Watseka at approximately $815 per month.
What is the median household income in Watseka, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Watseka at approximately $42,794.
Is the Watseka housing market growing?
Iroquois County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.38% annual change in 2025.
Is Watseka, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Watseka's median home value at about 2.4 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 Watseka, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Central CUSD 4 for many Watseka addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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