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Thomson, IL Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Thomson is $156,825, 520th highest of 696 cities and towns in Illinois. Median rent is $918 a month.
- Typical home value
- $156,825
- 520th of 696 in IL
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +5.8%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 69.3%
- IL: 67.1%
Typical home value in Thomson
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Thomson |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $156,825 |
| Dec 2025 | $150,071 |
| Dec 2024 | $136,440 |
| Dec 2023 | $120,860 |
| Dec 2022 | $118,679 |
| Dec 2021 | $107,487 |
| Dec 2020 | $98,300 |
| Dec 2019 | $92,003 |
| Dec 2018 | $87,241 |
| Dec 2017 | $88,608 |
| Dec 2016 | $88,489 |
| Dec 2015 | $83,433 |
| Dec 2014 | $82,476 |
| Dec 2013 | $79,160 |
| Dec 2012 | $79,699 |
Over five years, Thomson prices changed +46.6%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Carroll County, IL
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $749 | +0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $754 | +0.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | +1.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,207 | -0.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,453 | -0.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Thomson, IL?
- The typical home value in Thomson is $156,825 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Illinois median is $263,300.
- How much is rent in Thomson?
- The median rent in Thomson is $918 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 Thomson?
- The typical home value in Thomson changed +5.8% over one year and +46.6% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Thomson compare with the rest of Illinois?
- Thomson has the 520th highest median home value of 696 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Illinois.