What kinds of homes are in Farmer City, IL?
Farmer City, IL has 859 (±121) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 359 homes per square mile of land.
85.8% are detached single-family houses.
3.4% are in buildings of two to four units.
2.1% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 859 (±121)
- Detached houses
- 85.8%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 3.4%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 2.1%
Homes in Farmer City by building size
| Building type | Farmer City | De Witt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 85.8% (±5.7 points) | 87.2% | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.2% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 8.7% (±5.2 points) | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Farmer City, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from De Witt County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (21.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Farmer City
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer City | — | 2.1% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Santa Anna Township | 1.0 mi | 1.7% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Ridge Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Township (McLean County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutledge Township | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±69.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township | 8.2 mi | 6.6% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Witt Township | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Land | 8.7 mi | 5.4% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across De Witt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton | 6.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 2 | Clintonia Township | 6.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Farmer City | 2.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 4 | Texas Township | 1.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 | Santa Anna Township | 1.7% (±3.7 points) |
| 6 | Wapella | 0.8% (±19.7 points) |
| 7 | Weldon | 0.7% (±30.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Nixon Township | 0.4% (±21.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Wapella Township | 0.4% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 20 places in De Witt County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Farmer City
How many homes are in Farmer City?
Farmer City, IL has an estimated 859 (±121) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Farmer City houses or apartments?
85.8% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 5.5% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Farmer City?
3.4% of homes in Farmer City are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmer City city, Illinois
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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