Housing in Oblong, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$116,561
Oblong vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Oblong is highlighted.
Median Home Value
10th%ilemost expensive$78,400show rank
Median Rent
4th%ilemost expensive rent$532show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$78,400
Median Rent
$532
Total Housing Units
786
Vacancy Rate
9.3%
Owner Occupied
65.4%
Renter Occupied
34.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,058
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$600
Housing Types
Single Family77.5%
Multi-Family8.4%
Mobile Home14.1%
The median home value in Oblong, IL is $78,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Oblong is $116,561. The median rent is $532 per month (Census ACS). About 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 786 total housing units.