Housing by town in Effingham County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $733 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $650 in 2015–2019 (+12.8%; Down after inflation).
Mason has the highest median gross rent ($911) and Montrose the lowest ($392).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $733 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 21.8%
- Median household income
- $80,404
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in Effingham County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | $791 | 22.2% | $75,510 | $129,800 | $1,798 |
| Banner Township (Effingham County) | $850 | 22.1% | $81,029 | $145,400 | $2,019 |
| Beecher City | $596 | 47.9% | $43,750 | $90,800 | $796 |
| Bishop Township | $681 | 20.2% | $84,231 | $230,600 | $3,324 |
| Dieterich | $692 | 25.7% | $74,500 | $201,300 | $3,170 |
| Douglas Township (Effingham County) | $731 | 32.3% | $74,666 | $184,900 | $2,894 |
| Edgewood | $591 | 12.6% | $47,604 | $85,500 | $1,221 |
| Effingham | $725 | 33.9% | $72,377 | $177,500 | $2,879 |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | — | 3.1% | $72,560 | $163,100 | $2,000 |
| Liberty Township (Effingham County) | $750 | 47.0% | $61,471 | $91,800 | $988 |
| Lucas Township | — | 17.1% | $84,886 | $298,600 | $3,380 |
| Mason | $911 | 22.0% | $65,455 | $82,900 | $1,491 |
| Mason Township | $598 | 9.9% | $77,639 | $140,700 | $1,556 |
| Moccasin Township | — | 15.5% | $62,589 | $136,100 | $1,100 |
| Montrose | $392 | 26.3% | $60,625 | $125,000 | $1,786 |
| Mound Township (Effingham County) | $782 | 17.7% | $75,313 | $135,000 | $1,837 |
| Shumway | $817 | 27.9% | $82,159 | $102,500 | $1,387 |
| St. Francis Township | $543 | 14.8% | $81,607 | $172,200 | $2,770 |
| Summit Township | $849 | 7.0% | $111,488 | $313,400 | $4,178 |
| Teutopolis | $670 | 23.2% | $115,938 | $247,700 | $4,242 |
| Teutopolis Township | $779 | 18.1% | $106,786 | $235,900 | $3,668 |
| Union Township (Effingham County) | — | 21.4% | $84,000 | $202,400 | $2,397 |
| Watson | $742 | 16.0% | $74,167 | $100,000 | $1,648 |
| Watson Township | $722 | 13.1% | $77,209 | $171,400 | $2,485 |
| West Township (Effingham County) | — | 0.0% | $95,875 | $215,600 | $3,430 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,750 | $58,750 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,250 | $75,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,450 | $83,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,650 | $90,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,850 | $97,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,050 | $104,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,250 | $110,750 |
How the places in Effingham County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Effingham County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 156 | 433 | 1,326 | 32,666 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 41 | 124 | 365 | 1,100 | 33,187 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 53 | 161 | 268 | 813 | 32,947 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Effingham County recorded 53 violent and 268 property crimes, 161 and 813 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% 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 Effingham County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County Sheriff's Office | 18,291 | 20 | 67 |
| Effingham Police Department | 12,461 | 32 | 190 |
| Altamont Police Department | 2,195 | 1 | 11 |
| Teutopolis Police Department | 1,711 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Effingham County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62401 | 19,273 | $735 | $217,500 | $82,374 | 25.1% |
| 62411 | 4,249 | $786 | $134,900 | $66,111 | 16.1% |
| 62467 | 3,710 | $811 | $232,800 | $96,406 | 15.8% |
| 62424 | 2,500 | $678 | $225,800 | $84,635 | 18.3% |
| 62443 | 1,609 | $911 | $172,000 | $86,950 | 7.6% |
| 62473 | 1,264 | $629 | $104,800 | $74,700 | 19.0% |
| 62461 | 625 | $850 | $156,400 | $74,350 | 17.3% |
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Questions about Effingham County
What is the crime rate in Effingham County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Effingham County recorded 161 violent and 813 property crimes per 100,000 residents (53 violent and 268 property crimes in all).
Which place in Effingham County has the highest rent?
Mason has the highest median gross rent, $911 (±$584) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Effingham County has the lowest rent?
Montrose has the lowest median gross rent, $392 (±$386) a month.
What is the median rent in Effingham County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Effingham County is $733 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Effingham 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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