Housing in Paxton, IL

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$145,197

Paxton vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Paxton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

29th%ilemost expensive$116,700show rank

Median Rent

47th%ilemost expensive rent$922show rank

Rent Burden

48th%ilehighest rent burden18.3%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$116,700

Median Rent

$922

Total Housing Units

2,041

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Owner Occupied

70.3%

Renter Occupied

29.7%

Median Property Tax

$2,661

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$903

Housing Types

Single Family

79.4%

Multi-Family

18.5%

Mobile Home

2.2%

The median home value in Paxton, IL is $116,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Paxton is $145,197. The median rent is $922 per month (Census ACS). About 70.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 2,041 total housing units.