Housing in Scales Mound, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$203,494
Scales Mound vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Scales Mound is highlighted.
Median Home Value
43rd%ilemost expensive$158,000show rank
Median Rent
26th%ilemost expensive rent$774show rank
Rent Burden
17th%ilehighest rent burden13.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$158,000
Median Rent
$774
Total Housing Units
197
Vacancy Rate
7.6%
Owner Occupied
75.3%
Renter Occupied
24.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,912
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$661
Housing Types
Single Family90.4%
Multi-Family9.6%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Scales Mound, IL is $158,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Scales Mound is $203,494. The median rent is $774 per month (Census ACS). About 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 197 total housing units.