Housing data for South Dixon Township, IL
South Dixon Township, IL has an estimated 699 residents and 374 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lee County.
22.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $639 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−40.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 699 (±228)
- Housing units
- 374 (±105)
- Households that rent
- 22.2%
- Median gross rent
- $639
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −40.2%
What stands out in South Dixon Township
Median home value: $225,000 (±$55,616) in South Dixon Township, higher than in Lee County ($154,600).
Median gross rent: $639 (±$244) in South Dixon Township, lower than in Lee County ($894).
Median real estate taxes: $3,712 (±$634) in South Dixon Township, higher than in Lee County ($3,048).
Average commute: 17.7 minutes (±5.3) in South Dixon Township, lower than in Lee County (24.6 minutes).
- Home values in South Dixon Township
- Property taxes in South Dixon Township
- Commute and cars in South Dixon Township
Housing in South Dixon Township at a glance
- Median rent: $639 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 20.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 22.2% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $55,938 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $225,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,530 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,712 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 75.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 56.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 82.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 17.7 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −40.2% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 19.8% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
South Dixon Township against Lee County, its state and the nation
| South Dixon Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 699 (±228) | 33,869 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 374 (±105) | 14,995 (±69) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.2% (±16.8 points) | 26.4% (±2.3 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $639 (±$244) | $894 (±$50) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $55,938 (±$48,994) | $70,292 (±$2,918) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $225,000 (±$55,616) | $154,600 (±$7,304) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,712 (±$634) | $3,048 (±$176) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 56.9% (±22.5 points) | 72.4% (±4.0 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.8% (±7.6 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.8 years (±17.7) | 43.1 years (±0.5) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Dixon Township covers 29.7 square miles of land, about 24 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Dixon Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,168 (±223) | 699 (±228) | −40.2% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 502 (±91) | 374 (±105) | −25.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median home value | $155,800 (±$18,416) | $225,000 (±$55,616) | +44.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $82,629 (±$10,332) | $55,938 (±$48,994) | −32.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,275 (±$199) | $1,530 (±$565) | +20.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,307 (±$563) | $3,712 (±$634) | +60.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 27.1% (±14.4 points) | 22.2% (±16.8 points) | −4.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±17.5 points) | 0.0% (±39.5 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.
Crime reported to police in Lee County
South Dixon Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Lee County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lee County recorded 109 violent and 299 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in South Dixon Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61324 | 100% | 97 | — | — | — |
| 61021 | 20% | 22,308 | $879 | $148,500 | $69,127 |
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 South Dixon Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon | 3.5 mi | $912 | $120,800 | 35.9% |
| Nachusa Township | 4.5 mi | — | $246,400 | 7.4% |
| Dixon Township | 4.9 mi | $918 | $132,900 | 32.3% |
| Marion Township (Lee County) | 5.7 mi | — | $239,800 | 12.9% |
| Nelson Township | 6.3 mi | $1,098 | $147,700 | 14.2% |
| Franklin Grove Township | 7.3 mi | $834 | $122,600 | 23.8% |
| Harmon | 7.4 mi | — | $151,800 | 17.5% |
| Palmyra Township | 7.8 mi | $693 | $266,100 | 14.4% |
Places in Illinois most like South Dixon Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Township | $650 | $206,600 | $60,227 | 16.0% |
| Arrington Township | $691 | $154,900 | $48,056 | 12.2% |
| Energy | $638 | $151,800 | $65,357 | 18.4% |
| Garrett Township | $742 | $166,300 | $69,643 | 23.3% |
| Ursa | $823 | $161,900 | $64,375 | 25.4% |
| Dunleith Township | $876 | $195,100 | $69,505 | 17.0% |
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 South Dixon Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $648 | $785 | $930 | $1,288 | $1,387 |
HUD income limits for South Dixon Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,600 | $32,600 | $52,150 |
| 2 people | $22,400 | $37,250 | $59,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,900 | $67,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,300 | $80,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,000 | $86,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,750 | $92,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,450 | $98,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lee County, IL, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $93,100.
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 South Dixon Township
What is the average home value in South Dixon Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $225,000 (±$55,616) for owner-occupied homes in South Dixon Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Dixon Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Dixon Township, IL is $1,530 (±$565) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in South Dixon Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Dixon Township, IL is $3,712 (±$634) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in South Dixon Township?
South Dixon Township, IL has an estimated 374 (±105) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How old are most homes in South Dixon Township?
56.9% of homes in South Dixon Township, IL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common way to heat a home in South Dixon Township?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Dixon Township, used by 82.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Dixon Township growing?
In South Dixon Township, the number of residents went from 1,168 in 2015–2019 to 699 in 2020–2024 (−40.2%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in South Dixon Township?
The ZIP codes that cover South Dixon Township are 61324, 61021.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lee County, IL
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lee County, IL
- 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 South Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois (county subdivision:70694, in state:17 county:103).
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 .