Charleston, IL

Metro area in Illinois · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.5%

Median Home Value

$140,409

↑ +6.8%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$822/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+27.1%

Active Listings

136

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.2

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.9%

3 Months

↑ +1.8%

12 Months

↑ +1.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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