Housing in Carmi, IL

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$86,335

Carmi vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Carmi is highlighted.

Median Home Value

20th%ilemost expensive$98,700show rank

Median Rent

39th%ilemost expensive rent$863show rank

Rent Burden

72nd%ilehighest rent burden22.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$98,700

Median Rent

$863

Total Housing Units

2,422

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Owner Occupied

67.8%

Renter Occupied

32.2%

Median Property Tax

$1,603

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$706

Housing Types

Single Family

87.3%

Multi-Family

8.6%

Mobile Home

4.1%

The median home value in Carmi, IL is $98,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Carmi is $86,335. The median rent is $863 per month (Census ACS). About 67.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 2,422 total housing units.