What is the median rent in Benton Township (Franklin County), IL?
The median gross rent in Benton Township (Franklin County), IL is $824 (±$61) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,158 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Benton Township (Franklin County), the median gross rent went from $692 in 2015–2019 to $824 in 2020–2024 (+19.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $824 (±$61)
- Rented homes
- 1,158 (±199)
- $2,000 or more
- 2.2%
- Since 2015–2019
- +19.1%
How much rent costs in Benton Township (Franklin County)
| Monthly gross rent | Benton Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 10.6% (±8.0 points) | 18.9% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 57.8% (±10.5 points) | 54.1% | 23.5% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 26.3% (±7.4 points) | 23.9% | 32.6% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3.2% (±2.9 points) | 2.4% | 18.7% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.1% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 2.2% (±2.7 points) | 0.7% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 4.4% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 57.8% of renting households.
2.2% of rented homes in Benton Township (Franklin County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Benton Township (Franklin County) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Benton Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $824 (±$61) | $803 (±$51) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,158 (±199) | 3,478 (±344) | 1,587,238 (±10,609) | 42,849,984 |
In Benton Township (Franklin County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Franklin County ($803).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,274).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Franklin County, Benton Township (Franklin County) ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1342 of 2,063.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Benton Township (Franklin County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $692 (±$67) | $824 (±$61) | +19.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 32.7% (±4.4 points) | 32.6% (±4.8 points) | −0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% (±3.4 points) | 1.9% (±2.7 points) | −1.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Benton Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Franklin County) | — | $824 (±$61) | — |
| Benton | 2.8 mi | $798 (±$67) | Not measurably different |
| West City | 4.3 mi | $860 (±$64) | Not measurably different |
| Ewing Township | 5.6 mi | $950 (±$221) | Not measurably different |
| Eastern Township | 6.0 mi | $1,000 (±$489) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | 6.2 mi | $669 (±$59) | Lower |
| Browning Township (Franklin County) | 6.5 mi | $931 (±$43) | Higher |
| Ewing | 6.5 mi | $785 (±$314) | Not measurably different |
| West Frankfort | 7.5 mi | $661 (±$89) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Frankfort Township (Franklin County), IL ($669), West Frankfort, IL ($661).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Browning Township (Franklin County), IL ($931).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Browning Township (Franklin County) | $931 (±$43) |
| 6 | Six Mile Township | $924 (±$86) |
| 7 | Zeigler | $920 (±$295) |
| 8 | Royalton | $906 (±$134) |
| 9 | West City | $860 (±$64) |
| 10 | Freeman Spur | $850 (±$463) |
| 11 | Benton Township (Franklin County) | $824 (±$61) |
| 12 | Tyrone Township | $814 (±$189) |
| 13 | Denning Township | $808 (±$177) |
| 14 | Benton | $798 (±$67) |
| 15 | Ewing | $785 (±$314) |
| 16 | Orient | $779 (±$154) |
| 17 | Sesser | $726 (±$131) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Benton Township (Franklin County)
What is the average rent in Benton Township (Franklin County), IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Benton Township (Franklin County) is $824 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Benton Township (Franklin County)?
In Benton Township (Franklin County), the median gross rent went from $692 in 2015–2019 to $824 in 2020–2024 (+19.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Benton Township (Franklin County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
2.2% of rented homes in Benton Township (Franklin County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 10.6% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Benton Township (Franklin County) higher than in Franklin County?
In Benton Township (Franklin County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Franklin County ($803).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,274).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Benton township, Franklin County, Illinois (county subdivision:05313, in state:17 county:055).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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