Pope County, IL

County

Rent in Pope

Median Gross Rent

$449

Rent-to-Income Ratio

18.1%

Renter Share

13.7%

Median Renter Income

$25,625

Avg Household Size

1.8

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

No Bedroom: $471
1 Bedroom: $428
2 Bedrooms: $443
3 Bedrooms: $769

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: 76.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 6.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 17.4%

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): 41.6%
20-30% (moderate): 6.3%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.5%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 3.7%
Not Computed: 27.9%

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: $63,633
Renter Households: $25,625

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: 82.6%
$1,000-$1,500: 0.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 17.4%

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

Cities in Pope County

Neighborhoods in Pope County

Temple Hill / Lewis Corner

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