Housing in Watson, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — December 2025Median Sale Price
$169,250
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$112
Days on Market
82
Active Inventory
N/A
Zillow Home Value
$155,753
ZHVI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
50.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.4%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
2
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$112
Watson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Watson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$93,900
Median Rent
$750
Total Housing Units
244
Vacancy Rate
5.3%
Owner Occupied
82.3%
Renter Occupied
17.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,636
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$733
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Watson, IL is $169,250 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 82 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $112. The median rent is $750 per month (Census ACS). About 82.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1982. There are 244 total housing units.