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Cairo, IL Home Values and Rents

The typical home value in Cairo is $44,110, 696th highest of 696 cities and towns in Illinois. Median rent is $515 a month.

Typical home value
$44,110
696th of 696 in IL
Median rent
$515/mo
ACS 2020-2024
Price change, 1 year
-6.4%
Sep 2026
Homeownership
65.1%
IL: 67.1%

Typical home value in Cairo

Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier

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PeriodCairo
Sep 2026$44,110
Dec 2025$40,851
Dec 2024$49,703
Dec 2023$42,329
Dec 2022$49,652
Dec 2021$72,123

Over five years, Cairo prices changed -32.7%.

Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026

Home values by ZIP code

Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index

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#ZIP codeMedian valueMedian rent1-year5-year
162914$31,900$515--

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Cairo, IL?
The typical home value in Cairo is $44,110 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Illinois median is $263,300.
How much is rent in Cairo?
The median rent in Cairo is $515 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,012.
Are home prices going up in Cairo?
The typical home value in Cairo changed -6.4% over one year and -32.7% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
How does Cairo compare with the rest of Illinois?
Cairo has the 696th highest median home value of 696 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Illinois.
Which ZIP code in Cairo has the highest home values?
ZIP code 62914 has the highest median home value at $31,900.