Housing in Watseka, IL

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$97,125

Watseka vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

23rd%ilemost expensive$104,400show rank

Median Rent

32nd%ilemost expensive rent$815show rank

Rent Burden

76th%ilehighest rent burden22.9%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$104,400

Median Rent

$815

Total Housing Units

2,384

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

63.0%

Renter Occupied

37.0%

Median Property Tax

$2,437

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$882

Housing Types

Single Family

78.7%

Multi-Family

15.0%

Mobile Home

6.3%

The median home value in Watseka, IL is $104,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Watseka is $97,125. The median rent is $815 per month (Census ACS). About 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1965. There are 2,384 total housing units.