What percentage of people rent in Effingham, IL?
33.9% (±4.6 points) of the occupied homes in Effingham, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,838 renting households against 3,585 that own their home.
In Effingham, the share of households that rent went from 40.3% in 2015–2019 to 33.9% in 2020–2024 (−6.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.9% (±4.6 points)
- Renting households
- 1,838 (±278)
- Median renter income
- $36,667 (±$5,760)
Who rents and who owns in Effingham
| Effingham | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.9% (±4.6 points) | 21.8% (±2.0 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,838 (±278) | 3,035 (±286) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,585 (±294) | 10,916 (±330) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.7 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $36,667 (±$5,760) | $43,823 (±$6,852) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $89,979 (±$9,513) | $94,347 (±$4,655) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Effingham, the renter share is higher than in Effingham County (21.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (32.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Effingham County, Effingham ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 341 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Effingham has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 40.3% (±4.1 points) | 33.9% (±4.6 points) | −6.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $599 (±$76) | $725 (±$34) | +21.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,582 (±$5,140) | $72,377 (±$12,166) | +52.1% | Up after inflation |
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.
Households that rent in places near Effingham
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham | — | 33.9% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Teutopolis Township | 3.0 mi | 18.1% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 3.4 mi | 32.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Teutopolis | 3.9 mi | 23.2% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Summit Township | 4.6 mi | 7.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Watson Township | 5.4 mi | 13.1% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Watson | 6.6 mi | 16.0% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Banner Township (Effingham County) | 6.9 mi | 22.1% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shumway | 7.0 mi | 27.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Teutopolis Township, IL (18.1%), Teutopolis, IL (23.2%), Summit Township, IL (7.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beecher City | 47.9% (±11.0 points) |
| 2 | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 47.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 3 | Effingham | 33.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 4 | Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 32.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 | Shumway | 27.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 6 | Montrose | 26.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 7 | Dieterich | 25.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 8 | Teutopolis | 23.2% (±9.3 points) |
| 9 | Altamont | 22.2% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Effingham 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 Effingham
How many renters are there in Effingham?
Effingham has an estimated 1,838 (±278) renting households, 33.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Effingham?
In Effingham, the share of households that rent went from 40.3% in 2015–2019 to 33.9% in 2020–2024 (−6.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Effingham?
A renting household in Effingham has 1.7 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Effingham?
The median renting household in Effingham, IL has an income of $36,667 (±$5,760) a year, against $89,979 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Effingham city, Illinois (place:22736, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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