What percentage of people rent in Jerseyville, IL?
30.0% (±6.4 points) of the occupied homes in Jerseyville, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 886 renting households against 2,066 that own their home.
In Jerseyville, the share of households that rent went from 33.2% in 2015–2019 to 30.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 30.0% (±6.4 points)
- Renting households
- 886 (±212)
- Median renter income
- $50,195 (±$13,849)
Who rents and who owns in Jerseyville
| Jerseyville | Jersey County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 30.0% (±6.4 points) | 19.5% (±3.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 886 (±212) | 1,550 (±260) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,066 (±299) | 6,415 (±333) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $50,195 (±$13,849) | $45,697 (±$15,468) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $87,439 (±$9,642) | $88,197 (±$6,006) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Jerseyville, the renter share is higher than in Jersey County (19.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (32.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Jersey County, Jerseyville ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 520 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Jerseyville has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.2% (±6.2 points) | 30.0% (±6.4 points) | −3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $626 (±$59) | $869 (±$72) | +38.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,918 (±$9,641) | $73,529 (±$13,195) | +50.3% | No measurable change 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 Jerseyville
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerseyville | — | 30.0% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Jersey Township | 2.4 mi | 26.5% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mississippi Township | 4.8 mi | 18.6% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kane | 5.2 mi | 16.7% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| English Township | 5.4 mi | 6.6% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Otterville | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township (Jersey County) | 6.9 mi | 18.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fidelity Township | 7.2 mi | 1.9% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Kane Township | 7.2 mi | 31.4% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kane, IL (16.7%), English Township, IL (6.6%), Fidelity Township, IL (1.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Jersey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerseyville | 30.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 2 | Fidelity | 26.7% (±40.0 points) |
| 3 | Jersey Township | 26.5% (±5.3 points) |
| 4 | Elsah Township | 23.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mississippi Township | 18.6% (±14.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Otter Creek Township (Jersey County) | 18.6% (±17.8 points) |
| 7 | Fieldon | 17.3% (±14.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Jersey 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 Jerseyville
How many renters are there in Jerseyville?
Jerseyville has an estimated 886 (±212) renting households, 30.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Jerseyville?
In Jerseyville, the share of households that rent went from 33.2% in 2015–2019 to 30.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Jerseyville?
A renting household in Jerseyville has 2.3 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Jerseyville?
The median renting household in Jerseyville, IL has an income of $50,195 (±$13,849) a year, against $87,439 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerseyville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerseyville city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerseyville city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerseyville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerseyville 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 Jerseyville city, Illinois (place:38414, 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 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.
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