Carbondale, IL

Metro area in Illinois · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.5%

Median Home Value

$141,543

↑ +4.1%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$851/mo

↑ +2.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.2%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+19.1%

Income Needed to Buy

$47,749

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

536

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.9

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.7%

3 Months

↑ +1.3%

12 Months

↓ -0.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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