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Housing Affordability in Macoupin 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
20.7%
Illinois 30.4%
Renters paying 30%+
38.3%
Illinois 47.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
16.5%
Illinois 22.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,250/mo
Illinois $1,987/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,26238.3%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more2,25416.5%
  • Renters paying 50% or more79924.3%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 23.6%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 16.7%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $566/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.0

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Macoupin County, IL20.7%38.3%16.5%23.6%
Illinois30.4%47.9%22.4%29.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Macoupin County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Carlinville27.3%46.1%16.9%27.4%
Staunton23.3%51.1%14.0%31.7%
Virden13.8%31.0%7.0%19.4%
Gillespie15.3%18.9%14.2%13.4%
Brighton19.8%58.6%11.8%50.0% or more
Mount Olive24.8%67.1%13.8%44.5%
Girard23.8%32.3%17.7%23.5%
Benld20.5%44.1%10.9%27.6%
Bunker Hill20.4%58.9%11.8%32.9%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Macoupin County, IL?
In Macoupin County, IL, 20.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Macoupin County compare with Illinois?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Macoupin County is 20.7%, compared with 30.4% for Illinois as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates