Housing by town in Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois has 54 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,051 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $882 in 2015–2019 (+19.2%; Down after inflation).
Pesotum has the highest median gross rent ($1,554) and Gifford the lowest ($555).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,051 (±$21)
- Households that rent
- 46.0%
- Median household income
- $63,683
- Places
- 54
Cities, towns and townships in Champaign County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayers Township | $940 | 15.9% | $62,500 | $137,500 | $2,423 |
| Bondville | $1,292 | 29.2% | $71,250 | $168,200 | $2,713 |
| Broadlands | $940 | 19.6% | $64,063 | $125,000 | $2,138 |
| Brown Township | $943 | 16.7% | $91,429 | $180,100 | $3,123 |
| Champaign | $1,123 | 56.2% | $56,118 | $210,900 | $4,639 |
| Champaign City Township | $1,123 | 56.2% | $56,118 | $210,900 | $4,639 |
| Champaign Township | $972 | 32.0% | $100,063 | $293,700 | $5,746 |
| Colfax Township | — | 15.4% | $58,839 | $426,700 | $5,882 |
| Compromise Township | $875 | 8.3% | $96,328 | $164,600 | $2,711 |
| Condit Township | — | 2.3% | $111,607 | $212,500 | $3,340 |
| Crittenden Township | — | 14.5% | $114,519 | $318,000 | $4,400 |
| Cunningham Township | $972 | 62.7% | $45,346 | $184,900 | $4,491 |
| East Bend Township | — | 0.0% | $128,895 | $305,800 | $4,667 |
| Fisher | $917 | 12.8% | $97,702 | $190,100 | $3,280 |
| Foosland | — | 20.0% | $81,250 | — | $1,188 |
| Gifford | $555 | 4.9% | $76,964 | $171,200 | $3,050 |
| Harwood Township | $775 | 14.1% | $77,411 | $181,900 | $4,575 |
| Hensley Township | $1,181 | 22.9% | $108,081 | $149,200 | $2,823 |
| Homer | $979 | 21.0% | $85,875 | $146,200 | $2,500 |
| Ivesdale | — | 9.9% | $64,375 | $118,100 | $2,239 |
| Kerr Township | — | 29.8% | $135,521 | — | $3,682 |
| Lake of the Woods | $1,190 | 13.9% | $61,625 | $193,500 | $3,471 |
| Longview | — | 11.6% | $74,375 | $63,300 | $1,375 |
| Ludlow | $1,024 | 43.0% | $45,000 | $72,500 | $1,319 |
| Ludlow Township | $854 | 46.0% | $55,012 | $150,500 | $3,467 |
| Mahomet | $1,396 | 20.5% | $118,586 | $299,100 | $6,537 |
| Mahomet Township | $1,368 | 17.3% | $115,615 | $278,100 | $5,677 |
| Newcomb Township | — | 4.4% | $109,265 | $374,800 | $6,590 |
| Ogden | $1,214 | 7.1% | $78,125 | $157,400 | $2,937 |
| Ogden Township | $1,324 | 11.4% | $97,083 | $176,400 | $3,439 |
| Pesotum | $1,554 | 12.3% | $79,792 | $163,000 | $2,495 |
| Pesotum Township | $865 | 15.3% | $72,500 | $172,800 | $2,504 |
| Philo | $1,222 | 10.5% | $105,625 | $205,400 | $3,463 |
| Philo Township | $1,288 | 8.1% | $113,201 | $246,300 | $3,796 |
| Rantoul | $890 | 45.0% | $48,691 | $118,200 | $2,670 |
| Rantoul Township | $925 | 40.0% | $50,659 | $113,000 | $2,516 |
| Raymond Township (Champaign County) | — | 4.2% | $123,750 | $301,000 | — |
| Royal | $1,136 | 13.4% | $86,250 | $161,200 | $2,655 |
| Sadorus | $925 | 12.9% | $78,750 | $132,500 | $2,518 |
| Sadorus Township | $1,000 | 7.6% | $105,313 | $154,200 | $2,655 |
| Savoy | $1,003 | 40.7% | $91,966 | $320,300 | $6,351 |
| Scott Township (Champaign County) | $1,136 | 20.7% | $101,875 | $209,500 | $3,961 |
| Sidney | $1,094 | 17.3% | $88,618 | $197,600 | $3,039 |
| Sidney Township | $1,094 | 12.5% | $107,222 | $217,500 | $3,273 |
| Somer Township | $1,113 | 14.4% | $103,793 | $278,000 | $4,441 |
| South Homer Township | $979 | 15.0% | $84,063 | $152,000 | $3,070 |
| St. Joseph | $968 | 15.3% | $120,789 | $270,900 | $5,236 |
| St. Joseph Township | $951 | 16.0% | $116,250 | $260,900 | $4,888 |
| Stanton Township | — | 6.7% | $163,158 | $237,500 | $4,023 |
| Thomasboro | $808 | 24.9% | $64,038 | $111,800 | $2,484 |
| Tolono | $945 | 29.4% | $69,653 | $208,600 | $3,605 |
| Tolono Township | $1,074 | 31.3% | $90,641 | $268,400 | $4,483 |
| Urbana | $972 | 62.7% | $45,346 | $184,900 | $4,491 |
| Urbana Township | $1,109 | 28.2% | $62,905 | $90,800 | $1,934 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,300 | $38,850 | $62,100 |
| 2 people | $26,600 | $44,400 | $71,000 |
| 3 people | $29,950 | $49,950 | $79,850 |
| 4 people | $33,250 | $55,450 | $88,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,900 | $95,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,350 | $102,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,800 | $110,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,200 | $117,100 |
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Crime reported to police in Champaign County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 779 | 384 | 3,356 | 1,654 | 202,889 | 6 of 9 |
| 2024 | 847 | 412 | 3,676 | 1,787 | 205,734 | 6 of 8 |
| 2025 | 696 | 330 | 3,458 | 1,640 | 210,863 | 7 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Champaign County recorded 696 violent and 3,458 property crimes, 330 and 1,640 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Champaign County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign Police Department | 92,875 | 347 | 1,937 |
| Champaign County Sheriff's Office | 51,727 | 86 | 315 |
| Urbana Police Department | 40,076 | 177 | 1,008 |
| Rantoul Police Department | 12,254 | 64 | 163 |
| Mahomet Police Department | 10,922 | 20 | 31 |
| Tolono Police Department | 3,581 | — | — |
| Fisher Police Department | 2,103 | 2 | 4 |
| Gifford Police Department | 906 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Champaign County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61820 | 40,599 | $1,108 | $184,500 | $27,539 | 80.4% |
| 61821 | 28,611 | $1,031 | $181,800 | $70,715 | 39.0% |
| 61801 | 27,891 | $972 | $177,100 | $36,180 | 66.7% |
| 61822 | 27,642 | $1,302 | $287,000 | $99,006 | 31.2% |
| 61802 | 20,293 | $1,033 | $169,600 | $61,620 | 42.2% |
| 61853 | 14,831 | $1,361 | $282,200 | $115,512 | 16.5% |
| 61866 | 13,470 | $884 | $121,300 | $50,686 | 42.9% |
| 61874 | 8,811 | $1,003 | $316,300 | $91,667 | 41.5% |
| 61873 | 5,779 | $962 | $265,400 | $117,578 | 16.4% |
| 61880 | 4,367 | $906 | $227,900 | $85,536 | 26.4% |
| 61864 | 2,003 | $1,222 | $230,000 | $110,139 | 9.2% |
| 61849 | 1,961 | $979 | $159,900 | $86,250 | 13.1% |
| 61843 | 1,934 | $917 | $192,200 | $97,943 | 10.5% |
| 61859 | 1,227 | $1,500 | $182,500 | $102,708 | 7.2% |
| 61847 | 1,144 | $1,010 | $182,700 | $92,344 | 9.4% |
| 61878 | 1,127 | $808 | $118,700 | $66,250 | 20.6% |
| 61877 | 1,106 | $1,094 | $209,700 | $96,750 | 14.4% |
| 61875 | 846 | $1,257 | $276,700 | $118,929 | 23.4% |
| 61863 | 844 | $1,554 | $181,300 | $78,125 | 8.4% |
| 61872 | 620 | $925 | $194,000 | $117,821 | 6.3% |
| 61840 | 612 | — | $272,600 | $84,891 | 0.0% |
| 61862 | 581 | $825 | $121,600 | $114,250 | 15.6% |
| 60949 | 564 | $1,052 | $100,000 | $60,750 | 41.3% |
| 61816 | 377 | $940 | $145,500 | $70,833 | 14.2% |
| 61815 | 335 | $1,292 | $162,000 | $72,031 | 38.6% |
| 61871 | 296 | $1,091 | $161,200 | $78,750 | 15.8% |
| 61851 | 279 | — | $147,900 | $59,167 | 6.3% |
| 61845 | 233 | — | $262,500 | $91,389 | 31.5% |
| 61852 | 172 | — | $306,700 | — | 4.9% |
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Questions about Champaign County
What is the crime rate in Champaign County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Champaign County recorded 330 violent and 1,640 property crimes per 100,000 residents (696 violent and 3,458 property crimes in all).
Which place in Champaign County has the highest rent?
Pesotum has the highest median gross rent, $1,554 (±$1,477) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Champaign County has the lowest rent?
Gifford has the lowest median gross rent, $555 (±$164) a month.
What is the median rent in Champaign County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Champaign County is $1,051 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Champaign County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Champaign-Urbana, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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