Housing by town in Knox County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois has 35 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $788 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $634 in 2015–2019 (+24.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Haw Creek Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,533) and Yates City the lowest ($590).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $788 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 29.2%
- Median household income
- $57,030
- Places
- 35
Cities, towns and townships in Knox County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | $732 | 29.0% | $61,653 | $99,600 | $1,493 |
| Altona | $940 | 8.2% | $69,375 | $102,000 | $1,896 |
| Cedar Township | $739 | 22.2% | $66,713 | $125,100 | $2,205 |
| Chestnut Township | — | 16.3% | — | — | $1,736 |
| Copley Township | — | 9.9% | $92,031 | $141,700 | $2,435 |
| East Galesburg | $1,046 | 16.4% | $79,333 | $123,700 | $2,246 |
| Elba Township | — | 18.2% | $105,938 | $225,000 | $5,298 |
| Galesburg | $801 | 37.8% | $48,297 | $96,400 | $1,917 |
| Galesburg City Township | $801 | 37.8% | $48,297 | $96,400 | $1,917 |
| Galesburg Township | — | 3.6% | $84,722 | $214,000 | $3,567 |
| Haw Creek Township | $1,533 | 23.5% | — | — | $3,014 |
| Henderson | $679 | 24.8% | $57,875 | $111,100 | $2,100 |
| Henderson Township | $1,324 | 22.5% | $72,116 | $199,700 | $3,181 |
| Indian Point Township | $678 | 23.7% | $62,586 | $79,700 | $1,421 |
| Knox Township | $708 | 14.5% | $82,353 | $143,100 | $2,498 |
| Knoxville | $623 | 15.9% | $82,863 | $145,300 | $2,382 |
| Lynn Township (Knox County) | — | 26.3% | $44,750 | — | $2,250 |
| Maquon | $617 | 10.1% | $63,125 | $72,500 | $1,618 |
| Maquon Township | $603 | 11.2% | $66,447 | $83,800 | $1,784 |
| Oneida | $828 | 19.4% | $66,791 | $114,100 | $1,865 |
| Ontario Township | $828 | 14.0% | $72,375 | $113,200 | $1,830 |
| Orange Township (Knox County) | — | 13.7% | $82,426 | $306,700 | $2,847 |
| Persifer Township | — | 1.7% | $73,906 | $279,200 | $4,634 |
| Rio | $775 | 23.7% | $72,500 | $115,600 | $2,091 |
| Rio Township | $775 | 17.1% | $76,500 | $132,700 | $2,128 |
| Salem Township (Knox County) | — | 20.2% | $71,250 | $98,000 | $2,439 |
| Sparta Township | $636 | 22.3% | $69,028 | $108,100 | $1,891 |
| St. Augustine | — | 12.7% | — | $49,000 | $700 |
| Truro Township | $630 | 9.1% | $86,417 | $128,300 | $2,493 |
| Victoria | $794 | 11.7% | $59,375 | $85,000 | $1,510 |
| Victoria Township | — | 7.1% | $58,542 | $105,600 | $1,667 |
| Walnut Grove Township (Knox County) | $940 | 4.7% | $57,917 | $141,800 | $3,017 |
| Wataga | $636 | 25.7% | $62,917 | $97,600 | $1,763 |
| Williamsfield | $617 | 5.9% | $82,417 | $109,800 | $2,232 |
| Yates City | $590 | 14.5% | $63,750 | $97,100 | $2,270 |
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 |
How the places in Knox County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Knox County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 189 | 396 | 1,036 | 2,171 | 47,715 | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 | 170 | 359 | 1,010 | 2,132 | 47,376 | 3 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Knox County recorded 170 violent and 1,010 property crimes, 359 and 2,132 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 Knox County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Police Department | 29,128 | 132 | 889 |
| Knox County Sheriff's Office | 15,421 | 35 | 109 |
| Knoxville Police Department | 2,827 | 3 | 12 |
| Yates City Police Department | 634 | — | — |
| Williamsfield Police Department | 554 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Knox County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61401 | 30,580 | $810 | $100,600 | $50,546 | 36.1% |
| 61448 | 3,947 | $614 | $146,100 | $82,500 | 13.4% |
| 61410 | 3,838 | $732 | $104,300 | $62,925 | 27.3% |
| 61402 | 1,623 | — | — | — | — |
| 61428 | 1,278 | — | $285,100 | $77,143 | 4.6% |
| 61467 | 1,159 | $828 | $136,700 | $88,472 | 12.5% |
| 61488 | 1,084 | $636 | $112,900 | $68,333 | 19.3% |
| 61489 | 820 | $642 | $148,500 | $98,125 | 4.7% |
| 61436 | 745 | — | $205,000 | $76,000 | 13.0% |
| 61572 | 732 | $595 | $116,100 | $73,125 | 18.1% |
| 61430 | 713 | $1,046 | $123,700 | $79,333 | 16.4% |
| 61414 | 696 | $940 | $134,400 | $48,929 | 4.8% |
| 61458 | 656 | — | $77,300 | $65,461 | 17.0% |
| 61472 | 453 | $775 | $150,000 | $76,500 | 13.5% |
| 61485 | 417 | $794 | $106,100 | $59,306 | 8.1% |
| 61439 | 299 | $663 | $113,900 | $59,125 | 30.1% |
| 61474 | 221 | — | $79,100 | $59,583 | 6.5% |
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Questions about Knox County
What is the crime rate in Knox County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Knox County recorded 359 violent and 2,132 property crimes per 100,000 residents (170 violent and 1,010 property crimes in all).
Which place in Knox County has the highest rent?
Haw Creek Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,533 (±$1,367) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Knox County has the lowest rent?
Yates City has the lowest median gross rent, $590 (±$263) a month.
What is the median rent in Knox County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Knox County is $788 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Knox 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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