How old are the homes in Fox Township (Kendall County), IL?

Name: Age of homes in Fox Township (Kendall County), IL, 2020–2024
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36.6% (±13.0 points) of the homes in Fox Township (Kendall County), IL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.2% were built before 1940.

6.1% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 36.6% (±13.0 points)
Built before 1940: 13.2%
Built 2010 or later: 6.1%

When the homes in Fox Township (Kendall County) were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Fox Township (Kendall County)	Kendall County	Illinois	United States
2020 or later	0.3% (±0.6 points)	3.1%	0.7%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	5.8% (±5.1 points)	10.3%	5.0%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	25.3% (±10.1 points)	42.0%	11.2%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	22.2% (±17.0 points)	14.9%	10.5%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	9.7% (±5.2 points)	5.4%	9.2%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	4.1% (±2.2 points)	9.2%	14.2%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	6.1% (±3.3 points)	6.2%	11.5%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	11.2% (±10.5 points)	3.7%	11.9%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	2.0% (±2.0 points)	1.1%	5.6%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	13.2% (±6.3 points)	4.0%	20.2%	11.7%

In Fox Township (Kendall County), the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Kendall County (24.2%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (63.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).

In Kendall County, Fox Township (Kendall County) ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 2487 of 2,751.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (32.5%) and the share built before 1980 (36.6%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Fox Township (Kendall County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fox Township (Kendall County)
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Fox Township (Kendall County)	—	36.6% (±13.0 points)	—
Millbrook	1.3 mi	35.5% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Millington	3.5 mi	53.0% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Newark	4.0 mi	78.8% (±18.6 points)	Higher
Big Grove Township	5.3 mi	78.6% (±13.1 points)	Higher
Sandwich	5.6 mi	52.9% (±8.2 points)	Higher
Northville Township	5.8 mi	36.1% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Kendall Township	6.0 mi	27.9% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Little Rock Township	6.1 mi	35.7% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newark, IL (78.8%), Big Grove Township, IL (78.6%), Sandwich, IL (52.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Kendall County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Boulder Hill	85.4% (±9.7 points)
2	Lisbon	81.7% (±28.4 points)
3	Newark	78.8% (±18.6 points)
4	Big Grove Township	78.6% (±13.1 points)
5	Lisbon Township	58.7% (±14.6 points)
6	Plattville	56.2% (±20.2 points)
7	Fox Township (Kendall County)	36.6% (±13.0 points)
8	Little Rock Township	35.7% (±7.0 points)
9	Millbrook	35.5% (±17.5 points)
10	Plano	31.8% (±7.5 points)
11	Kendall Township	27.9% (±5.9 points)
12	Oswego Township	26.8% (±2.7 points)
13	Bristol Township	16.6% (±3.8 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Kendall 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 Fox Township (Kendall County)

How old are most homes in Fox Township (Kendall County)?

36.6% of homes in Fox Township (Kendall County), IL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Fox Township (Kendall County) need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 32.5% and 36.6% of homes in Fox Township (Kendall County) were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Fox Township (Kendall County)?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox township, Kendall County, Illinois

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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