Housing in Sheldon, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$69,551
Sheldon vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sheldon is highlighted.
Median Home Value
9th%ilemost expensive$75,200show rank
Median Rent
21st%ilemost expensive rent$738show rank
Rent Burden
61st%ilehighest rent burden20.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$75,200
Median Rent
$738
Total Housing Units
630
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner Occupied
69.1%
Renter Occupied
30.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,661
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$580
Housing Types
Single Family77.5%
Multi-Family16.8%
Mobile Home5.7%
The median home value in Sheldon, IL is $75,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sheldon is $69,551. The median rent is $738 per month (Census ACS). About 69.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 630 total housing units.