Housing by town in Mercer County, Illinois
Mercer County, Illinois has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $786 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $655 in 2015–2019 (+20.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Abington Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,097) and Windsor (Mercer County) the lowest ($447).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $786 (±$55)
- Households that rent
- 16.2%
- Median household income
- $74,182
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in Mercer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Township | $1,097 | 8.1% | $72,500 | $106,000 | $1,973 |
| Aledo | $806 | 30.3% | $72,292 | $147,600 | $3,174 |
| Duncan Township | — | 0.0% | — | $223,100 | $3,114 |
| Eliza Township | — | 21.9% | $129,167 | $161,100 | $4,129 |
| Greene Township (Mercer County) | $1,045 | 11.0% | $78,056 | $136,400 | $3,121 |
| Joy | $965 | 16.6% | $56,250 | $76,100 | $1,958 |
| Keithsburg | $607 | 19.1% | $44,625 | $65,900 | $926 |
| Keithsburg Township | $607 | 19.1% | $44,625 | $65,900 | $926 |
| Matherville | $856 | 11.4% | $86,500 | $134,800 | $2,701 |
| Mercer Township | $810 | 30.8% | $71,042 | $147,400 | $3,145 |
| Millersburg Township | $883 | 17.4% | $65,250 | $87,500 | $2,365 |
| New Boston | $484 | 18.0% | $60,662 | $95,400 | $1,617 |
| New Boston Township | $620 | 21.8% | $48,125 | $129,800 | $1,992 |
| North Henderson | — | 0.0% | $74,231 | $66,700 | $1,708 |
| North Henderson Township | — | 0.0% | $73,167 | $104,500 | $2,164 |
| Ohio Grove Township | — | 5.9% | $200,000 | $253,000 | $5,108 |
| Perryton Township | — | 22.3% | $61,389 | $151,600 | $2,409 |
| Preemption Township | $786 | 8.8% | $85,673 | $196,300 | $4,373 |
| Richland Grove Township | $854 | 6.6% | $106,630 | $202,800 | $3,648 |
| Rivoli Township | $447 | 11.1% | $55,875 | $123,300 | $2,482 |
| Seaton | $1,097 | 14.4% | $60,625 | $109,200 | $1,685 |
| Sherrard | $850 | 7.4% | $98,750 | $150,200 | $3,227 |
| Suez Township | $954 | 7.1% | $87,143 | $119,400 | $2,564 |
| Viola | $705 | 8.2% | $72,500 | $120,000 | $3,043 |
| Windsor (Mercer County) | $447 | 15.0% | $59,333 | $109,800 | $2,342 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,500 | $34,150 | $54,600 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,900 | $70,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,750 | $78,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,550 | $90,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,450 | $96,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,350 | $103,000 |
How the places in Mercer County rank across Illinois
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Police departments in Mercer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Sheriff's Office | 9,933 | — | — |
| Aledo Police Department | 3,498 | 1 | 16 |
| Viola Police Department | 837 | — | — |
| Alexis Police Department | 747 | — | — |
| New Windsor Police Department | 648 | — | — |
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 Mercer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61231 | 4,962 | $815 | $147,600 | $70,991 | 27.8% |
| 61281 | 2,520 | $763 | $224,000 | $102,639 | 7.6% |
| 61272 | 1,437 | $605 | $145,900 | $64,167 | 15.2% |
| 61412 | 1,392 | $920 | $117,600 | $82,143 | 12.5% |
| 61486 | 1,330 | $1,000 | $134,800 | $78,889 | 9.8% |
| 61465 | 1,192 | $447 | $127,400 | $56,875 | 9.7% |
| 61279 | 1,015 | $1,125 | $161,500 | $87,656 | 12.2% |
| 61260 | 737 | $643 | $96,700 | $41,645 | 26.1% |
| 61263 | 657 | $856 | $134,800 | $86,500 | 11.4% |
| 61476 | 551 | $1,097 | $122,500 | $88,264 | 6.6% |
| 61442 | 504 | $607 | $67,200 | $48,750 | 18.6% |
| 61466 | 263 | — | $90,000 | $73,462 | 0.0% |
| 61276 | 88 | — | $89,000 | $87,750 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Mercer County
Which place in Mercer County has the highest rent?
Abington Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,097 (±$166) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mercer County has the lowest rent?
Windsor (Mercer County) has the lowest median gross rent, $447 (±$182) a month.
What is the median rent in Mercer County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Mercer County is $786 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA
- 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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