Median home value in zip code 62985 (Simpson, IL) is $188,695, up 1.5% year over year. Part of the Carbondale-Marion, IL metropolitan area.

Home Value$188,695

YoY Change

+1.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$37,739 on $188,695

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Affordable23.3% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,455

P/I23.3%

Afford$227K

Room+$38K

P&I $954Tax $351Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IL ins. 28% per HUD.

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62985 is part of the Carbondale-Marion, IL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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