Housing in Cowden, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$143,750
Cowden vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Cowden is highlighted.
Median Home Value
10th%ilemost expensive$76,200show rank
Median Rent
25th%ilemost expensive rent$767show rank
Rent Burden
71st%ilehighest rent burden21.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$76,200
Median Rent
$767
Total Housing Units
237
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Owner Occupied
55.7%
Renter Occupied
44.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,100
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$629
Housing Types
Single Family64.1%
Multi-Family16.5%
Mobile Home19.4%
The median home value in Cowden, IL is $76,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Cowden is $143,750. The median rent is $767 per month (Census ACS). About 55.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 237 total housing units.