What is the median rent in Scott Township (Champaign County), IL?
The median gross rent in Scott Township (Champaign County), IL is $1,136 (±$435) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 102 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Scott Township (Champaign County), the median gross rent went from $833 in 2015–2019 to $1,136 in 2020–2024 (+36.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,136 (±$435)
- Rented homes
- 102 (±49)
- $2,000 or more
- 6.9%
- Since 2015–2019
- +36.4%
How much rent costs in Scott Township (Champaign County)
| Monthly gross rent | Scott Township (Champaign County) | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | 3.2% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 44.1% (±31.7 points) | 42.1% | 23.5% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 49.0% (±29.8 points) | 38.5% | 32.6% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | 11.1% | 18.7% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 6.9% (±13.4 points) | 2.3% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | 1.3% | 4.4% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 49.0% of renting households.
6.9% of rented homes in Scott Township (Champaign County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Scott Township (Champaign County) against Champaign County, its state and the nation
| Scott Township (Champaign County) | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,136 (±$435) | $1,051 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 102 (±49) | 38,564 (±1,097) | 1,587,238 (±10,609) | 42,849,984 |
In Scott Township (Champaign County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Champaign County ($1,051).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($1,274).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Champaign County, Scott Township (Champaign County) ranks 12 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 518 of 2,063.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Scott Township (Champaign County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $833 (±$89) | $1,136 (±$435) | +36.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 29.1% (±11.8 points) | 20.7% (±10.0 points) | −8.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.8% (±14.6 points) | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | −13.8 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.
Median gross rent in places near Scott Township (Champaign County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Champaign County) | — | $1,136 (±$435) | — |
| Bondville | 2.1 mi | $1,292 (±$154) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign Township | 4.6 mi | $972 (±$53) | Not measurably different |
| Mahomet Township | 6.4 mi | $1,368 (±$306) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign | 6.7 mi | $1,123 (±$30) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign City Township | 6.7 mi | $1,123 (±$30) | Not measurably different |
| Mahomet | 6.8 mi | $1,396 (±$364) | Not measurably different |
| Tolono Township | 7.8 mi | $1,074 (±$127) | Not measurably different |
| Savoy | 7.9 mi | $1,003 (±$90) | 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.
Median gross rent across Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Philo Township | $1,288 (±$161) |
| 7 | Philo | $1,222 (±$182) |
| 8 | Ogden | $1,214 (±$212) |
| 9 | Lake of the Woods | $1,190 (±$818) |
| 10 | Hensley Township | $1,181 (±$644) |
| 11 (tie) | Royal | $1,136 (±$235) |
| 11 (tie) | Scott Township (Champaign County) | $1,136 (±$435) |
| 13 (tie) | Champaign | $1,123 (±$30) |
| 13 (tie) | Champaign City Township | $1,123 (±$30) |
| 15 | Somer Township | $1,113 (±$62) |
| 16 | Urbana Township | $1,109 (±$42) |
| 17 (tie) | Sidney | $1,094 (±$182) |
| 17 (tie) | Sidney Township | $1,094 (±$182) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Champaign 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Scott Township (Champaign County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Scott Township (Champaign County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Scott Township (Champaign County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Scott Township (Champaign County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Scott Township (Champaign County)
What is the average rent in Scott Township (Champaign County), IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Scott Township (Champaign County) is $1,136 (±$435) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Scott Township (Champaign County)?
In Scott Township (Champaign County), the median gross rent went from $833 in 2015–2019 to $1,136 in 2020–2024 (+36.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Scott Township (Champaign County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
6.9% of rented homes in Scott Township (Champaign County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Scott Township (Champaign County) higher than in Champaign County?
In Scott Township (Champaign County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Champaign County ($1,051).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($1,274).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Champaign County, 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) for Scott township, Champaign County, Illinois (county subdivision:68289, in state:17 county:019).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Scott Township (Champaign County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Home values in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Homeowner costs in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Property taxes in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Types of homes in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Age of homes in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Heating fuel in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Commute and cars in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Population growth in Scott Township (Champaign County)
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Champaign County
- Illinois places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Illinois