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Oblong, IL Home Values and Rents

The typical home value in Oblong is $126,958, 646th highest of 696 cities and towns in Illinois. Median rent is $542 a month.

Typical home value
$126,958
646th of 696 in IL
Median rent
$542/mo
ACS 2020-2024
Price change, 1 year
+4.0%
Sep 2026
Homeownership
71.8%
IL: 67.1%

Typical home value in Oblong

Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier

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PeriodOblong
Sep 2026$126,958
Dec 2025$125,518
Dec 2024$123,205
Dec 2023$121,712
Dec 2022$123,826
Dec 2021$125,028
Dec 2020$125,987
Dec 2019$103,818

Over five years, Oblong prices changed +1.4%.

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

Fair Market Rents, FY2027

HUD rent standard for Crawford County, IL

IL rents
Unit sizeMonthly rentvs FY2026
Studio$648+2.5%
1 bedroom$753-1.4%
2 bedrooms$930+1.5%
3 bedrooms$1,288+3.8%
4 bedrooms$1,554+1.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Oblong, IL?
The typical home value in Oblong is $126,958 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Illinois median is $263,300.
How much is rent in Oblong?
The median rent in Oblong is $542 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $930.
Are home prices going up in Oblong?
The typical home value in Oblong changed +4.0% over one year and +1.4% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
How does Oblong compare with the rest of Illinois?
Oblong has the 646th highest median home value of 696 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Illinois.