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Housing Affordability in Cass County, IL
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 19.5%
- Illinois 30.4%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 28.6%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 16.8%
- Illinois 22.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,195/mo
- Illinois $1,987/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more32128.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more65116.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more14412.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 23.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $597/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.4
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County, IL | 19.5% | 28.6% | 16.8% | 23.1% |
| Illinois | 30.4% | 47.9% | 22.4% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Cass County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown | 22.6% | 27.0% | 20.4% | 22.6% |
| Virginia | 17.6% | 28.2% | 12.3% | 26.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Cass County, IL?
- In Cass County, IL, 19.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Cass County compare with Illinois?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Cass County is 19.5%, compared with 30.4% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates