2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Jefferson City, MO vs Murphysboro, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Jefferson City is 33.3% younger than the median age of a home in Murphysboro.
 Jefferson City, MOMurphysboro, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$90,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.9$11.0
 Homes Owned51.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Jefferson City, MOMurphysboro, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,030$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$610$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,040$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,040  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Jefferson City, MOMurphysboro, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.7%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Jefferson City, MOMurphysboro, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock21.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Jefferson City, MOMurphysboro, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock29.7%12.2%
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

   |    Reply

Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Jefferson City

Reviews for Murphysboro    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We moved to Murphysboro, IL from unincorporated Hinsdale, Timberlake area and love it down here. I grew up in Burr Ridge my entire life. Murphysboro has so many outdoors  More

   |    Reply

I have worked here for two years as a school teacher. However, I do live in another community. I have come to appreciate and admire the strong community spirit and  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in this town for my whole life and there are some ups and downs for this town, like where some people lives are really hostile and stuff but other places in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Murphysboro


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.