Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Coal City, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,127
Population
5,963
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A diamond in the rough
Rural
•
Commuter
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Community
Located about 70 miles southwest of the Windy City, Coal City is a quiet, close-knit village. Like its name implies, Coal City was once a hub for mining. Today, the area preserves its old fashioned charm with quaint, affordable apartments and houses available for rent. The town’s biggest lure is its united community. The town is quiet for the most part, but residents love to have fun at one of the many community events held in town such as outdoor movie screenings and farmers markets. Coal City has a good collection of stores and restaurants in town along with a skate center, but most residents travel into surrounding towns for more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Also a great option for commuters, Coal City is only 30 minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,925
Average: $97,023
Education
1,029
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,952
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Coal City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Coal City, IL is $510 for a studio, $1,127 for one bedroom, and $1,091 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coal City has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,127/month
788 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Coal City, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
289 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
450 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
641 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve
- Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Mazonia Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area
- McKinley Woods and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.