Housing in Gays, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$175,164
Gays vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Gays is highlighted.
Median Home Value
18th%ilemost expensive$95,000show rank
Median Rent
38th%ilemost expensive rent$850show rank
Rent Burden
51st%ilehighest rent burden18.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$95,000
Median Rent
$850
Total Housing Units
77
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Owner Occupied
80.5%
Renter Occupied
19.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,208
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$730
Housing Types
Single Family90.9%
Multi-Family0.0%
Mobile Home9.1%
The median home value in Gays, IL is $95,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Gays is $175,164. The median rent is $850 per month (Census ACS). About 80.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1950. There are 77 total housing units.