Housing in Clay City, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$103,341
Clay City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Clay City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
9th%ilemost expensive$75,500show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$585show rank
Rent Burden
13th%ilehighest rent burden13.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$75,500
Median Rent
$585
Total Housing Units
393
Vacancy Rate
22.9%
Owner Occupied
75.3%
Renter Occupied
24.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,271
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$638
Housing Types
Single Family71.0%
Multi-Family6.6%
Mobile Home22.4%
The median home value in Clay City, IL is $75,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Clay City is $103,341. The median rent is $585 per month (Census ACS). About 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 393 total housing units.