| Index | East St. Louis | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $53,900 | $174,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $482 | $925 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 49.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 50.7% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Scott AFB, IL | 3,845 | $0 | 100% |
| Rentchler, IL | 4 | $0 | 100% |
| Brooklyn, IL | 428 | $31,400 | 83% |
| Washington Park, IL | 3,909 | $32,900 | 82% |
| Wellston, MO | 1,891 | $34,000 | 82% |
| East St. Louis, IL | 26,359 | $53,900 | 71% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Ewa Gentry, HI | 26,358 | $594,500 | 222% |
| Fremont, NE | 26,362 | $140,400 | 24% |
| Cabot, AR | 26,376 | $162,200 | 12% |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 26,338 | $243,300 | 32% |
| Auburn, NY | 26,383 | $107,500 | 42% |
| East St. Louis, IL | 26,359 | $53,900 | 71% |
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