Land and home values in Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County (small town, Carbondale, IL) covers 584 square miles and 17 census tracts. Residential land is about $1.72 per sq ft at the county median, from $0.85 in its most rural tracts to $2.33 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $155,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $935 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $1.72 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $74,793 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $18,698 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $5,730 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $155,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $95,900 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $254,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $194 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $750 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $935 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,230 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,320 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 7.2% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 10 | $1.86 | $161,000 | $915 |
| Rural | 6 | $1.47 | $181,000 | $1,000 |
| Farmland | 1 | $1.42 | $125,000 | $920 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makanda | Town | $2.01 | $288,000 |
| Schilling Property Mgt. | Subdivision | $1.99 | $180,000 |
| Carbondale | Town | $1.98 | $152,000 |
| Wall and Grand Apartments | Subdivision | $1.96 | $171,000 |
| East Campus Housing Area | Subdivision | $1.96 | $176,000 |
| G&R Rentals 614 E. Park Street | Subdivision | $1.95 | $174,000 |
| G&R Rentals 704 E. Park Street | Subdivision | $1.95 | $174,000 |
| University Village at SIU | Subdivision | $1.95 | $172,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Jackson County, IL?
Residential land in Jackson County, IL is about $1.72 per square foot, or $74,793 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $18,698. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Jackson County, IL?
The typical (median) home in Jackson County, IL is worth about $155,000, with entry-level homes around $95,900 and upper-end homes around $254,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Jackson County, IL?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $935 a month in Jackson County, IL, a 1-bedroom about $750 and a 3-bedroom about $1,230 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Jackson County, IL?
Farmland averages about $5,730 an acre in Jackson County, IL (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.