Housing by town in Douglas County, Illinois
Douglas County, Illinois has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $848 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $724 in 2015–2019 (+17.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Bowdre Township has the highest median gross rent ($954) and Camargo the lowest ($537).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $848 (±$50)
- Households that rent
- 23.1%
- Median household income
- $77,320
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Douglas County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | $803 | 25.3% | $89,827 | $124,100 | $2,426 |
| Arcola Township | $710 | 28.5% | $87,942 | $131,600 | $2,473 |
| Arthur | $892 | 29.6% | $54,907 | $151,300 | $2,376 |
| Bourbon Township | $850 | 27.3% | $76,630 | $186,900 | $3,115 |
| Bowdre Township | $954 | 13.2% | $67,321 | $110,400 | $1,866 |
| Camargo | $537 | 19.9% | $68,333 | $131,500 | $2,447 |
| Camargo Township | $850 | 21.0% | $76,791 | $145,800 | $2,626 |
| Garrett | $825 | 14.1% | $70,294 | $129,200 | $1,969 |
| Garrett Township | $742 | 23.3% | $69,643 | $166,300 | $2,814 |
| Hindsboro | $914 | 17.4% | $50,938 | $76,300 | $1,443 |
| Murdock Township | — | 5.7% | $66,481 | $112,800 | — |
| Newman | $775 | 11.2% | $75,373 | $101,900 | $1,576 |
| Newman Township | $833 | 12.4% | $76,175 | $111,400 | $1,758 |
| Sargent Township | — | 0.0% | $180,074 | $190,600 | $4,255 |
| Tuscola | $901 | 27.3% | $78,179 | $154,300 | $2,404 |
| Tuscola Township | $917 | 24.9% | $76,538 | $157,200 | $2,510 |
| Villa Grove | $878 | 26.8% | $70,647 | $125,700 | $2,246 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,550 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 2 people | $23,500 | $39,200 | $62,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,100 | $70,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,950 | $78,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,900 | $84,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,800 | $90,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
How the places in Douglas County rank across Illinois
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Police departments in Douglas County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Sheriff's Office | 7,119 | — | — |
| Tuscola Police Department | 4,661 | 14 | 35 |
| Arcola Police Department | 2,911 | 1 | 13 |
| Villa Grove Police Department | 2,442 | — | — |
| Arthur Police Department | 2,279 | 13 | 17 |
| Atwood Police Department | 1,092 | 0 | 5 |
| Newman Police Department | 772 | 5 | 0 |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Douglas County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61953 | 6,518 | $885 | $164,400 | $78,214 | 23.6% |
| 61910 | 4,769 | $710 | $143,200 | $88,538 | 25.9% |
| 61956 | 2,960 | $889 | $143,000 | $75,125 | 22.0% |
| 61942 | 1,161 | $833 | $110,400 | $76,884 | 11.5% |
| 61919 | 728 | $550 | $149,500 | $87,188 | 14.5% |
| 61930 | 687 | $914 | $100,000 | $79,531 | 10.8% |
| 61941 | 168 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Douglas County
Which place in Douglas County has the highest rent?
Bowdre Township has the highest median gross rent, $954 (±$110) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Douglas County has the lowest rent?
Camargo has the lowest median gross rent, $537 (±$48) a month.
What is the median rent in Douglas County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Douglas County is $848 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Douglas County, IL
- 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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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.
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