| Index | Joy | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $67,800 | $174,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $756 | $925 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 78.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 22.0% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Keithsburg, IL | 524 | $46,300 | 75% |
| New Boston, IL | 515 | $71,000 | 62% |
| Little York, IL | 423 | $71,500 | 61% |
| Seaton, IL | 278 | $74,200 | 60% |
| Oakville, IA | 209 | $75,500 | 59% |
| Joy, IL | 292 | $67,800 | 63% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Campbell Hill, IL | 292 | $76,500 | 59% |
| Centennial, WY | 292 | $323,300 | 75% |
| Bricelyn, MN | 292 | $35,000 | 81% |
| Baldwin, IL | 292 | $80,900 | 56% |
| Idaville, OR | 292 | $0 | 100% |
| Joy, IL | 292 | $67,800 | 63% |
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