Housing by town in Saline County, Illinois
Saline County, Illinois has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $726 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $622 in 2015–2019 (+16.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Galatia Township has the highest median gross rent ($962) and Carrier Mills Township the lowest ($478).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $726 (±$60)
- Households that rent
- 27.5%
- Median household income
- $53,117
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Saline County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy Township | $853 | 16.6% | $76,131 | $161,600 | $1,985 |
| Carrier Mills | $478 | 24.7% | $50,729 | $60,100 | $812 |
| Carrier Mills Township | $478 | 17.0% | $53,189 | $81,300 | $1,307 |
| Cottage Township | — | 0.0% | — | $113,400 | $5,417 |
| East Eldorado Township | $668 | 31.2% | $51,125 | $88,200 | $1,320 |
| Eldorado | $657 | 37.6% | $37,154 | $66,200 | $1,103 |
| Galatia | $912 | 22.4% | $48,258 | $70,200 | $1,202 |
| Galatia Township | $962 | 23.8% | $47,538 | $76,000 | $1,267 |
| Harrisburg | $760 | 38.5% | $43,415 | $84,100 | $1,429 |
| Harrisburg Township | $754 | 33.1% | $46,474 | $88,300 | $1,561 |
| Independence Township | — | 17.5% | $79,375 | $168,500 | $3,632 |
| Long Branch Township | — | 24.5% | — | $254,500 | $3,909 |
| Mountain Township | — | 0.0% | $112,841 | $308,300 | $5,095 |
| Muddy | $531 | 47.8% | — | — | — |
| Raleigh | $600 | 12.7% | $49,167 | $80,000 | $800 |
| Raleigh Township | — | 14.7% | $90,515 | $165,600 | $2,486 |
| Rector Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Stonefort | $766 | 35.9% | $56,477 | $65,700 | — |
| Stonefort Township | $742 | 18.5% | $68,750 | $114,700 | $1,200 |
| Tate Township | $950 | 25.3% | $65,625 | $126,900 | — |
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 Saline County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in Saline County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 74 | 102 | 445 | 22,916 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 56 | 243 | 169 | 734 | 23,040 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 40 | 177 | 172 | 759 | 22,657 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Saline County recorded 40 violent and 172 property crimes, 177 and 759 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Saline County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County Sheriff's Office | 9,665 | 4 | 46 |
| Harrisburg Police Department | 7,860 | 8 | 56 |
| Eldorado Police Department | 3,547 | 27 | 61 |
| Carrier Mills Police Department | 1,585 | 1 | 9 |
ZIP codes in Saline County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62946 | 11,256 | $777 | $97,300 | $51,566 | 31.4% |
| 62930 | 5,761 | $666 | $93,400 | $52,931 | 29.7% |
| 62917 | 2,303 | $525 | $73,400 | $50,119 | 21.7% |
| 62935 | 2,178 | $961 | $105,400 | $60,238 | 16.4% |
| 62977 | 599 | $1,673 | $155,400 | $68,056 | 15.0% |
| 62965 | 79 | $531 | — | — | 31.4% |
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Questions about Saline County
What is the crime rate in Saline County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Saline County recorded 177 violent and 759 property crimes per 100,000 residents (40 violent and 172 property crimes in all).
Which place in Saline County has the highest rent?
Galatia Township has the highest median gross rent, $962 (±$76) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Saline County has the lowest rent?
Carrier Mills Township has the lowest median gross rent, $478 (±$148) a month.
What is the median rent in Saline County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Saline County is $726 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saline County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saline County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Saline 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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