| Index | Murphysboro | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $69,900 | $174,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $625 | $925 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 53.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 47.0% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Mulkeytown, IL | 128 | $0 | 100% |
| Grand Tower, IL | 589 | $26,300 | 86% |
| Gorham, IL | 263 | $26,800 | 85% |
| Dowell, IL | 356 | $29,100 | 84% |
| Royalton, IL | 1,107 | $48,100 | 74% |
| Murphysboro, IL | 7,727 | $69,900 | 62% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Holly Springs, MS | 7,727 | $86,400 | 53% |
| Pittston, PA | 7,729 | $89,900 | 51% |
| South Beloit, IL | 7,730 | $119,600 | 35% |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 7,732 | $146,000 | 21% |
| Providence, UT | 7,732 | $322,300 | 74% |
| Murphysboro, IL | 7,727 | $69,900 | 62% |
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