Housing data for Mount Auburn, IL
Mount Auburn, IL has an estimated 399 residents and 187 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Christian County.
7.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,175 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−32.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 399 (±109)
- Housing units
- 187 (±48)
- Households that rent
- 7.8%
- Median gross rent
- $1,175
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −32.6%
What stands out in Mount Auburn
Households that rent: 7.8% (±7.6 points) in Mount Auburn, lower than in Christian County (24.8%).
Median gross rent: $1,175 (±$200) in Mount Auburn, higher than in Christian County ($785).
Working from home: 2.3% (±2.6 points) in Mount Auburn, lower than in Christian County (7.1%).
Average commute: 31.6 minutes (±3.0) in Mount Auburn, higher than in Christian County (22.0 minutes).
Housing in Mount Auburn at a glance
- Median rent: $1,175 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 7.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 7.8% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $43,333 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $84,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $985 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,333 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 48.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 68.4% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 89.4% heat with utility gas (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 31.6 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −32.6% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 22.3% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 1.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Mount Auburn against Christian County, its state and the nation
| Mount Auburn | Christian County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 399 (±109) | 33,538 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 187 (±48) | 15,184 (±55) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 7.8% (±7.6 points) | 24.8% (±2.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,175 (±$200) | $785 (±$50) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $43,333 (±$18,974) | $62,611 (±$2,760) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $84,800 (±$9,449) | $115,500 (±$5,989) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,333 (±$350) | $1,891 (±$103) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 68.4% (±20.1 points) | 74.7% (±4.0 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.6 minutes (±3.0) | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 82.8% (±11.9 points) | 87.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 42.7 years (±9.6) | 43.2 years (±0.6) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Mount Auburn covers 1.0 square miles of land, about 400 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Mount Auburn has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 592 (±94) | 399 (±109) | −32.6% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 277 (±47) | 187 (±48) | −32.5% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $771 (±$44) | $1,175 (±$200) | +52.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $69,200 (±$8,627) | $84,800 (±$9,449) | +22.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $51,250 (±$13,800) | $43,333 (±$18,974) | −15.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $882 (±$53) | $985 (±$165) | +11.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,183 (±$144) | $1,333 (±$350) | +12.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 15.6% (±9.7 points) | 7.8% (±7.6 points) | −7.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±45.6 points) | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | 0.0 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.
Places near Mount Auburn
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Township | 2.8 mi | — | $251,300 | 7.4% |
| Mount Auburn Township | 3.6 mi | $1,150 | $110,900 | 11.8% |
| Illiopolis | 5.8 mi | $663 | $100,800 | 19.0% |
| Illiopolis Township | 6.6 mi | $825 | $138,300 | 14.0% |
| Lanesville Township | 6.7 mi | — | $142,900 | 8.3% |
| Niantic | 7.9 mi | $1,066 | $114,800 | 11.4% |
| Buckhart Township | 8.2 mi | $834 | $141,100 | 18.5% |
| Stonington Township | 8.3 mi | $884 | $117,100 | 19.1% |
Places in Illinois most like Mount Auburn
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparland | $1,063 | $83,600 | $43,125 | 11.3% |
| Carroll Township | $1,047 | $84,900 | $60,729 | 8.6% |
| Mill Shoals Township | $827 | $91,200 | $48,977 | 8.8% |
| New Athens Township | $993 | $136,400 | $51,786 | 13.1% |
| Blandinsville | $1,059 | $68,800 | $52,375 | 12.2% |
| Thayer | $968 | $97,100 | $62,083 | 13.1% |
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 Mount Auburn, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $654 | $718 | $939 | $1,119 | $1,412 |
HUD income limits for Mount Auburn, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,050 | $31,750 | $50,750 |
| 2 people | $21,800 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,800 | $65,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,300 | $72,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,950 | $78,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,800 | $95,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Christian County, IL, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $90,600.
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 Mount Auburn
What is the average home value in Mount Auburn, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $84,800 (±$9,449) for owner-occupied homes in Mount Auburn (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Mount Auburn?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Mount Auburn, IL is $985 (±$165) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Mount Auburn?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Mount Auburn, IL is $1,333 (±$350) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How long is the average commute in Mount Auburn?
Workers who live in Mount Auburn, IL take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Mount Auburn growing?
In Mount Auburn, the number of residents went from 592 in 2015–2019 to 399 in 2020–2024 (−32.6%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Auburn village, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Christian County, IL
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Christian County, IL
- 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 Mount Auburn village, Illinois (place:50829, in state:17).
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 last updated on .