The story of this market
The typical home in Zeigler, Illinois sells for about $57,300, or $41 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.4%
IL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Zeigler, Illinois
The Zeigler housing market remains highly affordable with a median home value of $57,300, reflecting a stable but slow-growth environment. Market activity is limited by low inventory and a declining population trend, though homeownership rates remain high at 76.8%. Current conditions are driven by regional economic reliance on neighboring hubs rather than local industrial expansion.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Zeigler yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved up 10.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 16.2% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Located at the center of the city's unique wagon-wheel street design, this park serves as the primary community hub for local events and recreation.
Zeigler is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and individuals seeking affordable, small-town living within reach of larger regional employment centers in Southern Illinois.
Public education is provided by the local school district, though specific recent performance ratings are not determinable from current public datasets.
The city is served by Illinois Route 148, which provides the primary north-south corridor for commuting to neighboring communities like Christopher and Herrin.
The city features a unique wagon-wheel layout with a central circular park that serves as a community gathering space, providing basic outdoor recreation for residents.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and modest demand, with most rental units consisting of single-family homes rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is largely service-oriented and residential, with residents commuting to nearby cities in Franklin and Williamson counties for major employment opportunities.
Economic momentum is modest, with the city functioning primarily as a residential community for the surrounding Franklin County region; major infrastructure projects are not currently reported.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction or approved within the city limits.
Parcels are subject to local school district, municipal, and county taxes, with additional levies for regional community college and fire protection districts.
Crime data for Zeigler is not specifically published in a recent regional comparative report, making a precise trend assessment not determinable.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with flood risk generally localized to specific low-lying areas.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, with availability generally stable for residential properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.