Effingham County, IL

County

Rent in Effingham

Median Gross Rent

$733

Rent-to-Income Ratio

22.7%

Renter Share

21.8%

Median Renter Income

$43,823

Avg Household Size

1.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $624
1 Bedroom: $654
2 Bedrooms: $766
3 Bedrooms: $855
4 Bedrooms: $1,053
5+ Bedrooms: $1,617

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 73.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 13.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 3.1%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.3%
$2,500+: 0.5%
No Cash Rent: 8.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 39.4%
20-30% (moderate): 20.4%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 18.8%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 11.4%
Not Computed: 10.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $94,347
Renter Households: $43,823

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 83.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 5.9%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.9%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.1%
$2,500+: 0.5%
No Cash Rent: 8.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Effingham County

Neighborhoods in Effingham County

Neighborhood

Effingham, IL

Blue Point / Moccasin

Gilmore / Southmore Heights

Montrose / Green Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources