Housing by town in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois has 51 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $983 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $820 in 2015–2019 (+19.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Sherman has the highest median gross rent ($2,041) and Buffalo the lowest ($533).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $983 (±$18)
- Households that rent
- 28.7%
- Median household income
- $75,357
- Places
- 51
Cities, towns and townships in Sangamon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $1,011 | 16.1% | $81,411 | $149,600 | $2,188 |
| Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | $1,020 | 17.4% | $81,179 | $151,200 | $2,263 |
| Ball Township | $1,029 | 2.7% | $140,753 | $299,000 | $5,773 |
| Berlin | — | 3.5% | $66,250 | — | $793 |
| Buffalo | $533 | 30.5% | $56,250 | $112,100 | $2,148 |
| Buffalo Hart Township | — | 0.0% | $93,646 | $186,500 | $5,444 |
| Cantrall | $850 | 16.7% | $87,500 | $145,800 | $2,917 |
| Capital Township | $975 | 36.1% | $65,902 | $162,800 | $3,387 |
| Cartwright Township | $1,079 | 13.0% | $100,982 | $174,000 | $3,328 |
| Chatham | $1,256 | 19.4% | $106,773 | $243,200 | $4,866 |
| Chatham Township | $1,281 | 28.3% | $88,959 | $191,400 | $3,881 |
| Clear Lake Township | $975 | 23.3% | $86,473 | $195,600 | $3,471 |
| Cooper Township | — | 0.0% | $136,354 | $271,400 | $4,865 |
| Cotton Hill Township | — | 1.8% | $95,179 | $283,000 | $5,385 |
| Curran | $850 | 19.2% | $53,750 | $107,100 | $1,625 |
| Curran Township | $1,287 | 15.6% | $102,857 | $244,700 | $4,675 |
| Dawson | $850 | 22.9% | $76,339 | $91,000 | $1,515 |
| Divernon | $1,034 | 22.1% | $71,750 | $133,700 | $2,207 |
| Divernon Township | $1,034 | 21.9% | $76,971 | $162,200 | $3,020 |
| Fancy Creek Township | $1,471 | 9.6% | $145,385 | $320,200 | $6,274 |
| Gardner Township | $798 | 7.3% | $103,932 | $248,900 | $4,816 |
| Grandview | $1,069 | 30.9% | $48,819 | $71,500 | $1,398 |
| Illiopolis | $663 | 19.0% | $63,125 | $100,800 | $1,803 |
| Illiopolis Township | $825 | 14.0% | $83,000 | $138,300 | $2,259 |
| Island Grove Township | — | 9.1% | $95,208 | $274,200 | $3,945 |
| Jerome | $951 | 29.6% | $65,189 | $127,800 | $2,414 |
| Lanesville Township | — | 8.3% | — | $142,900 | $2,716 |
| Leland Grove | $1,261 | 7.1% | $130,833 | $274,300 | $6,636 |
| Loami | $907 | 24.3% | $57,813 | $131,900 | $2,156 |
| Loami Township | $889 | 17.3% | $73,125 | $174,800 | $2,898 |
| Maxwell Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Mechanicsburg | $958 | 9.6% | $93,125 | $188,800 | $2,984 |
| Mechanicsburg Township | $741 | 14.6% | $74,453 | $158,400 | $2,388 |
| New Berlin | $643 | 24.1% | $70,179 | $163,400 | $3,444 |
| New Berlin Township | $643 | 23.4% | $67,310 | $166,900 | $3,454 |
| Pawnee | $838 | 19.8% | $81,103 | $149,500 | $2,898 |
| Pawnee Township | $838 | 18.0% | $79,150 | $157,600 | $3,152 |
| Pleasant Plains | $1,079 | 16.6% | $89,643 | $169,000 | $3,211 |
| Riverton | $981 | 30.1% | $80,920 | $152,200 | $2,938 |
| Rochester | $1,288 | 6.7% | $117,118 | $238,900 | $4,564 |
| Rochester Township | $1,326 | 6.3% | $114,551 | $245,100 | $4,468 |
| Sherman | $2,041 | 9.8% | $148,906 | $297,800 | $6,474 |
| Southern View | $1,240 | 35.8% | $57,270 | $105,300 | $2,119 |
| Spaulding | $698 | 6.8% | $105,114 | $220,500 | $3,878 |
| Springfield | $975 | 35.7% | $66,064 | $162,100 | $3,362 |
| Springfield Township | $826 | 37.2% | $39,507 | $91,400 | $1,418 |
| Talkington Township | — | 17.1% | $188,000 | $223,100 | $3,600 |
| Thayer | $968 | 13.1% | $62,083 | $97,100 | $1,445 |
| Williams Township | $1,045 | 7.6% | $125,583 | $244,800 | $5,192 |
| Williamsville | $943 | 11.9% | $106,731 | $199,300 | $4,471 |
| Woodside Township | $1,069 | 24.2% | $73,007 | $130,300 | $2,619 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,150 | $40,250 | $64,350 |
| 2 people | $27,600 | $46,000 | $73,550 |
| 3 people | $31,050 | $51,750 | $82,750 |
| 4 people | $34,450 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,050 | $99,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,650 | $106,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,250 | $114,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,850 | $121,350 |
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Crime reported to police in Sangamon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,071 | 593 | 6,346 | 3,512 | 180,698 | 10 of 19 |
| 2024 | 1,212 | 642 | 6,576 | 3,481 | 188,928 | 13 of 19 |
| 2025 | 1,235 | 671 | 5,613 | 3,051 | 183,989 | 11 of 19 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sangamon County recorded 1,235 violent and 5,613 property crimes, 671 and 3,051 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 Sangamon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Police Department | 112,595 | 1,009 | 4,743 |
| Sangamon County Sheriff's Office | 34,407 | 165 | 620 |
| Chatham Police Department | 14,696 | 28 | 77 |
| Sherman Police Department | 4,625 | 3 | 22 |
| Auburn Police Department | 4,430 | 12 | 23 |
| Rochester Police Department | 4,091 | 4 | 15 |
| Riverton Police Department | 3,475 | 10 | 35 |
| Pawnee Police Department | 2,702 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Police Department | 1,636 | — | — |
| Southern View Police Department | 1,542 | 4 | 74 |
| Williamsville Police Department | 1,441 | — | — |
| Leland Grove Police Department | 1,400 | — | — |
| Grandview Police Department | 1,381 | — | — |
| New Berlin Police Department | 1,354 | — | — |
| Divernon Police Department | 1,110 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Sangamon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62704 | 40,046 | $980 | $172,600 | $69,976 | 38.0% |
| 62702 | 31,033 | $884 | $103,500 | $51,136 | 35.7% |
| 62703 | 28,922 | $1,004 | $96,500 | $45,009 | 42.5% |
| 62711 | 18,559 | $1,337 | $316,800 | $124,816 | 21.2% |
| 62629 | 15,413 | $1,256 | $243,800 | $107,250 | 18.4% |
| 62712 | 10,045 | $1,108 | $256,000 | $110,179 | 12.1% |
| 62707 | 7,472 | $953 | $174,600 | $89,926 | 12.9% |
| 62563 | 5,766 | $1,391 | $262,800 | $117,255 | 5.9% |
| 62684 | 5,760 | $2,041 | $305,300 | $139,196 | 7.9% |
| 62615 | 5,198 | $1,072 | $165,400 | $84,632 | 17.6% |
| 62561 | 4,842 | $986 | $165,800 | $81,646 | 24.7% |
| 62558 | 3,639 | $903 | $172,900 | $81,106 | 16.2% |
| 62670 | 2,682 | $708 | $211,900 | $78,750 | 19.7% |
| 62677 | 2,149 | $1,037 | $212,500 | $102,917 | 7.9% |
| 62693 | 1,677 | $943 | $198,100 | $121,429 | 9.2% |
| 62520 | 1,652 | $850 | $226,400 | $84,500 | 8.1% |
| 62530 | 1,558 | $1,034 | $160,100 | $82,188 | 19.3% |
| 62539 | 1,412 | $663 | $123,400 | $82,750 | 12.4% |
| 62661 | 1,212 | $907 | $180,300 | $80,833 | 15.4% |
| 62701 | 1,205 | $675 | — | $32,195 | 97.2% |
| 62545 | 1,101 | $958 | $178,900 | $84,815 | 5.8% |
| 62536 | 1,049 | — | $260,000 | $95,809 | 4.9% |
| 62625 | 1,003 | $1,036 | $228,000 | $167,674 | 20.8% |
| 62515 | 902 | $636 | $143,700 | $62,222 | 20.1% |
| 62689 | 542 | $923 | $92,300 | $61,500 | 7.8% |
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Questions about Sangamon County
What is the crime rate in Sangamon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sangamon County recorded 671 violent and 3,051 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,235 violent and 5,613 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sangamon County has the highest rent?
Sherman has the highest median gross rent, $2,041 (±$779) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sangamon County has the lowest rent?
Buffalo has the lowest median gross rent, $533 (±$160) a month.
What is the median rent in Sangamon County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Sangamon County is $983 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sangamon County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sangamon County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Springfield, 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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