Housing in Chester, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$110,047
Chester vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.
Median Home Value
24th%ilemost expensive$107,800show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$642show rank
Rent Burden
4th%ilehighest rent burden10.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$107,800
Median Rent
$642
Total Housing Units
2,342
Vacancy Rate
16.7%
Owner Occupied
71.0%
Renter Occupied
29.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,596
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$694
Housing Types
Single Family81.0%
Multi-Family12.7%
Mobile Home6.4%
The median home value in Chester, IL is $107,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $110,047. The median rent is $642 per month (Census ACS). About 71.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 2,342 total housing units.