What is the median rent in East Fork Township (Montgomery County), IL?
The median gross rent in East Fork Township (Montgomery County), IL is $782 (±$65) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 193 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In East Fork Township (Montgomery County), the median gross rent went from $631 in 2015–2019 to $782 in 2020–2024 (+23.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $782 (±$65)
- Rented homes
- 193 (±59)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +23.9%
How much rent costs in East Fork Township (Montgomery County)
| Monthly gross rent | East Fork Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 16.6% (±8.3 points) | 19.5% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 67.9% (±13.3 points) | 66.2% | 23.5% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 11.4% (±10.2 points) | 11.0% | 32.6% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4.1% (±5.6 points) | 1.5% | 18.7% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±17.6 points) | 0.0% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±17.6 points) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±17.6 points) | 1.8% | 4.4% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 67.9% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in East Fork Township (Montgomery County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
East Fork Township (Montgomery County) against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| East Fork Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $782 (±$65) | $723 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 193 (±59) | 2,262 (±305) | 1,587,238 (±10,609) | 42,849,984 |
In East Fork Township (Montgomery County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Montgomery County ($723).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,274).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Montgomery County, East Fork Township (Montgomery County) ranks 11 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1505 of 2,063.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in East Fork Township (Montgomery County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $631 (±$167) | $782 (±$65) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 23.2% (±6.4 points) | 27.0% (±7.2 points) | +3.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4% (±14.0 points) | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | −14.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near East Fork Township (Montgomery County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Township (Montgomery County) | — | $782 (±$65) | — |
| Coffeen | 1.7 mi | $828 (±$217) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Springs | 4.7 mi | $772 (±$329) | Not measurably different |
| Schram City | 4.9 mi | $743 (±$117) | Not measurably different |
| Donnellson | 5.7 mi | $913 (±$594) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro Township | 5.9 mi | $717 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore Consolidated Township | 6.0 mi | $663 (±$37) | Lower |
| Hillsboro | 6.0 mi | $715 (±$226) | Not measurably different |
| Grisham Township | 6.1 mi | $933 (±$124) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fillmore Consolidated Township, IL ($663).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grisham Township, IL ($933).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Raymond | $924 (±$155) |
| 6 | Donnellson | $913 (±$594) |
| 7 | Pitman Township | $910 (±$378) |
| 8 | Nokomis Township | $901 (±$181) |
| 9 | Coffeen | $828 (±$217) |
| 10 | Nokomis | $814 (±$229) |
| 11 | East Fork Township (Montgomery County) | $782 (±$65) |
| 12 | Taylor Springs | $772 (±$329) |
| 13 (tie) | Farmersville | $764 (±$60) |
| 13 (tie) | Bois D'Arc Township | $764 (±$60) |
| 15 | Harvel | $759 (±$26) |
| 16 | Schram City | $743 (±$117) |
| 17 | Harvel Township | $739 (±$36) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Fork Township (Montgomery County)
What is the average rent in East Fork Township (Montgomery County), IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Fork Township (Montgomery County) is $782 (±$65) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in East Fork Township (Montgomery County)?
In East Fork Township (Montgomery County), the median gross rent went from $631 in 2015–2019 to $782 in 2020–2024 (+23.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in East Fork Township (Montgomery County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in East Fork Township (Montgomery County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 16.6% cost less than $500.
Is rent in East Fork Township (Montgomery County) higher than in Montgomery County?
In East Fork Township (Montgomery County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Montgomery County ($723).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,274).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Fork township, Montgomery County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Fork township, Montgomery County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Fork township, Montgomery County, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Fork township, Montgomery County, Illinois (county subdivision:21761, in state:17 county:135).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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