Housing data for Looking Glass Township, IL
Looking Glass Township, IL has an estimated 6,441 residents and 2,724 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Clinton County.
26.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,119 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+2.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 6,441 (±23)
- Housing units
- 2,724 (±185)
- Households that rent
- 26.9%
- Median gross rent
- $1,119
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.8%
What stands out in Looking Glass Township
Households that rent: 26.9% (±5.4 points) in Looking Glass Township, higher than in Clinton County (19.7%).
Median gross rent: $1,119 (±$91) in Looking Glass Township, higher than in Clinton County ($912).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.4% (±1.5 points) in Looking Glass Township, lower than in Clinton County (3.4%).
Households without a vehicle: 1.2% (±1.2 points) in Looking Glass Township, lower than in Clinton County (3.2%).
- Renters and owners in Looking Glass Township
- Median rent in Looking Glass Township
- Types of homes in Looking Glass Township
- Commute and cars in Looking Glass Township
Housing in Looking Glass Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,119 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $948 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 38.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 26.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $92,163 median household income
- Home values: $196,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,477 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,862 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 73.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 55.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 51.8% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 26.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +2.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,290 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 62266)
Looking Glass Township against Clinton County, its state and the nation
| Looking Glass Township | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,441 (±23) | 36,954 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,724 (±185) | 15,765 (±92) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 26.9% (±5.4 points) | 19.7% (±1.8 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,119 (±$91) | $912 (±$52) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $92,163 (±$9,427) | $86,588 (±$4,464) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $196,600 (±$18,345) | $192,400 (±$6,257) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,862 (±$305) | $3,524 (±$131) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 55.7% (±8.8 points) | 54.6% (±3.2 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) | 25.9 minutes (±1.3) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.8% (±2.5 points) | 90.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.7 years (±3.2) | 41.5 years (±0.7) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Looking Glass Township covers 50.4 square miles of land, about 128 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Looking Glass Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,266 (±28) | 6,441 (±23) | +2.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,486 (±119) | 2,724 (±185) | +9.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $928 (±$138) | $1,119 (±$91) | +20.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $163,800 (±$9,845) | $196,600 (±$18,345) | +20.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $79,051 (±$8,066) | $92,163 (±$9,427) | +16.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,442 (±$61) | $1,477 (±$84) | +2.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,509 (±$254) | $3,862 (±$305) | +10.1% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.2% (±5.7 points) | 26.9% (±5.4 points) | +2.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.9% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | −0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
ZIP codes in Looking Glass Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62266 | 100% | 103 | — | $113,900 | $52,917 |
| 62265 | 86% | 4,555 | $1,144 | $194,500 | $84,853 |
| 62215 | 72% | 1,917 | $987 | $204,700 | $107,727 |
| 62245 | 23% | 1,861 | $903 | $204,500 | $91,767 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Looking Glass Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damiansville | 2.4 mi | $960 | $194,100 | 21.6% |
| New Baden | 3.4 mi | $1,133 | $172,200 | 41.6% |
| Albers | 3.4 mi | $988 | $210,200 | 17.9% |
| Venedy Township | 5.9 mi | $528 | $205,000 | 12.3% |
| Mascoutah Township | 6.0 mi | $1,389 | $227,800 | 29.3% |
| Germantown Township | 6.4 mi | $882 | $209,400 | 12.5% |
| Germantown | 7.2 mi | $913 | $192,500 | 15.7% |
| Trenton | 7.2 mi | $857 | $178,200 | 29.2% |
Places in Illinois most like Looking Glass Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Township | $975 | $195,600 | $86,473 | 23.3% |
| Seneca | $1,149 | $227,500 | $86,830 | 18.7% |
| Somonauk | $993 | $234,400 | $84,583 | 26.1% |
| Blue Mound Township (McLean County) | $947 | $173,100 | $83,750 | 25.1% |
| Divernon Township | $1,034 | $162,200 | $76,971 | 21.9% |
| Otto Township | $1,106 | $179,800 | $80,250 | 24.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Illinois.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Looking Glass Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,064 | $1,104 | $1,349 | $1,731 | $1,997 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Looking Glass Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 people | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 people | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 people | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $113,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 Looking Glass Township
What is the average rent in Looking Glass Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Looking Glass Township is $1,119 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Looking Glass Township?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Looking Glass Township, IL is $948 (±$206) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Looking Glass Township?
Looking Glass Township has an estimated 690 (±128) renting households, 26.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Looking Glass Township?
The median household income in Looking Glass Township is $92,163 (±$9,427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Looking Glass Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $196,600 (±$18,345) for owner-occupied homes in Looking Glass Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Looking Glass Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Looking Glass Township, IL is $1,477 (±$84) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Looking Glass Township growing?
In Looking Glass Township, the number of residents went from 6,266 in 2015–2019 to 6,441 in 2020–2024 (+2.8%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Looking Glass Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Looking Glass Township are 62266, 62265, 62215, 62245.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 Looking Glass township, Clinton County, Illinois (county subdivision:44667, in state:17 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .