Housing in Thomson, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$145,352
Thomson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Thomson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
31st%ilemost expensive$122,300show rank
Median Rent
49th%ilemost expensive rent$940show rank
Rent Burden
65th%ilehighest rent burden20.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$122,300
Median Rent
$940
Total Housing Units
255
Vacancy Rate
12.6%
Owner Occupied
68.6%
Renter Occupied
31.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,292
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$873
Housing Types
Single Family76.1%
Multi-Family22.0%
Mobile Home2.0%
The median home value in Thomson, IL is $122,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Thomson is $145,352. The median rent is $940 per month (Census ACS). About 68.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1965. There are 255 total housing units.