Housing by town in Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County, Illinois has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $803 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $637 in 2015–2019 (+26.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Valier has the highest median gross rent ($1,144) and Northern Township the lowest ($646).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $803 (±$51)
- Households that rent
- 25.9%
- Median household income
- $56,740
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren Township | — | 0.0% | $94,297 | $157,100 | — |
| Benton | $798 | 37.4% | $54,123 | $87,200 | $1,350 |
| Benton Township (Franklin County) | $824 | 32.6% | $55,610 | $84,500 | $1,393 |
| Browning Township (Franklin County) | $931 | 22.8% | $53,125 | $89,400 | $1,484 |
| Buckner | $1,089 | 20.8% | $46,364 | $69,300 | $967 |
| Cave Township | $674 | 25.0% | $62,526 | $113,400 | $1,235 |
| Christopher | $725 | 27.4% | $48,247 | $66,600 | $929 |
| Denning Township | $808 | 22.8% | $52,917 | $82,800 | $1,346 |
| Eastern Township | $1,000 | 15.2% | $60,781 | $132,200 | $1,319 |
| Ewing | $785 | 14.7% | $70,833 | $94,500 | $1,550 |
| Ewing Township | $950 | 13.0% | $74,073 | $159,000 | $2,347 |
| Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | $669 | 33.0% | $57,250 | $89,900 | $1,661 |
| Freeman Spur | $850 | 5.6% | $35,000 | $60,600 | $675 |
| Goode Township | $724 | 24.6% | $59,420 | $91,200 | $1,859 |
| Hanaford | — | 5.5% | $60,750 | $54,500 | $556 |
| North City | — | 7.3% | $53,977 | $114,100 | $1,698 |
| Northern Township | $646 | 24.6% | $81,719 | $129,700 | $3,706 |
| Orient | $779 | 26.8% | $39,750 | $49,800 | $388 |
| Royalton | $906 | 27.8% | $59,219 | $71,500 | $669 |
| Sesser | $726 | 28.3% | $52,604 | $82,300 | $1,743 |
| Six Mile Township | $924 | 21.0% | $56,437 | $76,600 | $939 |
| Thompsonville | $674 | 48.9% | $46,058 | $84,500 | $1,432 |
| Tyrone Township | $814 | 20.3% | $50,878 | $83,400 | $1,019 |
| Valier | $1,144 | 19.6% | $27,305 | $80,100 | $762 |
| West City | $860 | 31.7% | $48,750 | $71,400 | $1,225 |
| West Frankfort | $661 | 38.4% | $47,898 | $81,200 | $1,384 |
| Zeigler | $920 | 23.2% | $41,553 | $57,300 | $930 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,850 | $31,400 | $50,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
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Police departments in Franklin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 15,690 | 29 | 225 |
| West Frankfort Police Department | 7,100 | — | — |
| Benton Police Department | 6,548 | — | — |
| Christopher Police Department | 2,606 | — | — |
| Sesser Police Department | 1,872 | — | — |
| Zeigler Police Department | 1,461 | — | — |
| Royalton Police Department | 1,038 | — | — |
| West City Police Department | 637 | 0 | 53 |
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 Franklin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | 11,611 | $843 | $101,100 | $60,539 | 30.3% |
| 62896 | 10,627 | $681 | $88,900 | $55,458 | 27.6% |
| 62884 | 2,758 | $724 | $97,200 | $58,679 | 23.6% |
| 62822 | 2,581 | $725 | $67,600 | $47,770 | 27.5% |
| 62890 | 2,377 | $755 | $108,100 | $54,271 | 28.4% |
| 62865 | 2,037 | $1,039 | $153,200 | $67,798 | 6.0% |
| 62983 | 1,728 | $906 | $77,700 | $57,667 | 24.9% |
| 62999 | 1,267 | $920 | $57,300 | $41,553 | 23.2% |
| 62836 | 891 | $1,042 | $123,900 | $73,281 | 11.9% |
| 62897 | 542 | $967 | $89,300 | $78,125 | 20.2% |
| 62891 | 514 | $1,144 | $78,500 | $27,344 | 20.0% |
| 62874 | 440 | $779 | $54,000 | $40,625 | 25.5% |
| 62860 | 384 | $614 | $120,100 | $80,288 | 15.8% |
| 62856 | 332 | — | $54,500 | $60,750 | 5.5% |
| 62825 | 254 | — | $68,600 | $48,750 | 11.2% |
| 62819 | 247 | $1,089 | $62,900 | $45,341 | 22.5% |
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Questions about Franklin County
Which place in Franklin County has the highest rent?
Valier has the highest median gross rent, $1,144 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Franklin County has the lowest rent?
Northern Township has the lowest median gross rent, $646 (±$613) a month.
What is the median rent in Franklin County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Franklin County is $803 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Franklin 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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