What percentage of people rent in Ramsey, IL?
17.1% (±7.4 points) of the occupied homes in Ramsey, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 61 renting households against 296 that own their home.
In Ramsey, the share of households that rent went from 19.6% in 2015–2019 to 17.1% in 2020–2024 (−2.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 17.1% (±7.4 points)
- Renting households
- 61 (±29)
- Median renter income
- $21,964 (±$14,543)
Who rents and who owns in Ramsey
| Ramsey | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 17.1% (±7.4 points) | 19.4% (±2.6 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 61 (±29) | 1,515 (±206) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 296 (±65) | 6,299 (±264) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±1.0) | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.2 (±0.6) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $21,964 (±$14,543) | $37,346 (±$6,623) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $55,357 (±$5,086) | $66,875 (±$5,129) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Ramsey, the renter share is not measurably different from Fayette County (19.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (32.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Fayette County, Ramsey ranks 7 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1499 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Ramsey has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.6% (±7.7 points) | 17.1% (±7.4 points) | −2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $650 (±$80) | $741 (±$40) | +14.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $32,381 (±$7,857) | $53,375 (±$3,887) | +64.8% | Up 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 Ramsey
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey | — | 17.1% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Ramsey Township | 1.1 mi | 15.5% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hurricane Township | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurricane Township | 5.6 mi | 8.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carson Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 6.5 mi | 16.8% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herrick | 8.4 mi | 16.4% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oconee Township | 9.3 mi | 11.8% (±10.9 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.
Households that rent across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownstown | 43.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 2 | Vandalia | 33.5% (±6.5 points) |
| 3 | Otego Township | 32.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 4 | Bear Grove Township | 28.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Vandalia Township | 28.1% (±5.2 points) |
| 6 | St. Elmo | 18.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 7 | Ramsey | 17.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Avena Township | 16.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Sharon Township | 16.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 10 | Wilberton Township | 16.5% (±16.0 points) |
| 11 | Ramsey Township | 15.5% (±5.7 points) |
| 12 | Farina | 14.8% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Lone Grove Township | 14.3% (±9.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Fayette 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 Ramsey
How many renters are there in Ramsey?
Ramsey has an estimated 61 (±29) renting households, 17.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Ramsey?
In Ramsey, the share of households that rent went from 19.6% in 2015–2019 to 17.1% in 2020–2024 (−2.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Ramsey?
A renting household in Ramsey has 2.3 people on average, against 3.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Ramsey?
The median renting household in Ramsey, IL has an income of $21,964 (±$14,543) a year, against $55,357 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ramsey village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ramsey village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ramsey village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ramsey village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ramsey village, 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 Ramsey village, Illinois (place:62627, 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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