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Housing Affordability in White 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
- 22.8%
- Illinois 30.4%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 40.7%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 18.7%
- Illinois 22.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,104/mo
- Illinois $1,987/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more40540.7%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more81118.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more20820.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.6%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $565/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County, IL | 22.8% | 40.7% | 18.7% | 27.6% |
| Illinois | 30.4% | 47.9% | 22.4% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi | 28.6% | 56.6% | 19.0% | 34.5% |
| Norris City | 19.4% | 31.0% | 15.9% | 27.4% |
| Grayville | 29.0% | 31.4% | 28.1% | 20.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in White County, IL?
- In White County, IL, 22.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does White County compare with Illinois?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in White County is 22.8%, compared with 30.4% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates