The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62918 sells for about $245,000, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $963 a month.
ZIP 62918 — Carterville
The Carterville housing market remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's reputation for quality schools and its strategic location within the Marion-Herrin corridor. Market conditions reflect a balanced environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to regional employment centers and outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 10.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62918, Williamson County IL
Carterville schools are generally well-regarded within the region, serving as a primary draw for families moving to the area.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Marion-Herrin employment corridor and regional educational institutions.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents primarily commute via Illinois Route 13, providing direct access to the employment hubs of Marion and Carbondale.
The area features proximity to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and local community parks, offering extensive trails and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and local workers, with limited vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and retail sectors serving the broader Marion-Herrin statistical area.
Primary transit is via private vehicle along the Route 13 corridor; public transit options are limited.
Development is focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion along the main thoroughfares.
Parcels are subject to local school district, municipal, and county-level tax levies.
Standard property insurance market with typical exposure to regional weather hazards.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 62918.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large regional attraction offering boating, fishing, and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.