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Housing Affordability in Fulton 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
- 23.0%
- Illinois 30.4%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 45.9%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.2%
- Illinois 22.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,253/mo
- Illinois $1,987/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,22745.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,79817.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more37213.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.9%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $559/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County, IL | 23.0% | 45.9% | 17.2% | 27.9% |
| Illinois | 30.4% | 47.9% | 22.4% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 26.2% | 50.8% | 15.8% | 30.3% |
| Farmington | 27.6% | 39.0% | 24.1% | 22.7% |
| Lewistown | 20.2% | 35.6% | 13.1% | 25.1% |
| Cuba | 23.8% | 57.0% | 15.7% | 33.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Fulton County, IL?
- In Fulton County, IL, 23.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Fulton County compare with Illinois?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Fulton County is 23.0%, compared with 30.4% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates