Housing data for South Fork Township, IL
South Fork Township, IL has an estimated 2,439 residents and 1,245 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Christian County.
19.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $816 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,439 (±281)
- Housing units
- 1,245 (±139)
- Households that rent
- 19.2%
- Median gross rent
- $816
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −6.8%
What stands out in South Fork Township
Median real estate taxes: $1,338 (±$186) in South Fork Township, lower than in Christian County ($1,891).
Median home value: $92,100 (±$9,220) in South Fork Township, lower than in Christian County ($115,500).
Households without a vehicle: 3.5% (±1.6 points) in South Fork Township, lower than in Christian County (6.1%).
Average commute: 25.0 minutes (±2.5) in South Fork Township, higher than in Christian County (22.0 minutes).
- Property taxes in South Fork Township
- Home values in South Fork Township
- Commute and cars in South Fork Township
Housing in South Fork Township at a glance
- Median rent: $816 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $679 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 27.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 19.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $76,354 median household income
- Home values: $92,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,077 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,338 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 5.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 48.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 71.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 14.9% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 72.7% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 25.0 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −6.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 13.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
South Fork Township against Christian County, its state and the nation
| South Fork Township | Christian County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,439 (±281) | 33,538 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,245 (±139) | 15,184 (±55) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 19.2% (±7.9 points) | 24.8% (±2.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $816 (±$179) | $785 (±$50) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $76,354 (±$17,783) | $62,611 (±$2,760) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $92,100 (±$9,220) | $115,500 (±$5,989) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,338 (±$186) | $1,891 (±$103) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 71.7% (±10.2 points) | 74.7% (±4.0 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.6% (±4.3 points) | 87.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 44.3 years (±5.6) | 43.2 years (±0.6) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Fork Township covers 62.2 square miles of land, about 39 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Fork Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,618 (±20) | 2,439 (±281) | −6.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 1,264 (±78) | 1,245 (±139) | −1.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $665 (±$33) | $816 (±$179) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $77,700 (±$6,162) | $92,100 (±$9,220) | +18.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,702 (±$1,959) | $76,354 (±$17,783) | +39.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $946 (±$114) | $1,077 (±$88) | +13.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,383 (±$134) | $1,338 (±$186) | −3.3% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 21.4% (±5.6 points) | 19.2% (±7.9 points) | −2.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.5% (±10.9 points) | 14.9% (±11.1 points) | −6.6 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 South Fork Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62517 | 100% | 185 | $825 | $78,300 | $75,000 |
| 62540 | 100% | 1,297 | $725 | $89,400 | $70,179 |
| 62570 | 100% | 629 | $808 | $79,100 | $89,000 |
| 62558 | 36% | 3,639 | $903 | $172,900 | $81,106 |
| 62531 | 17% | 1,816 | $853 | $134,800 | $98,125 |
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 Fork Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tovey | 0.7 mi | $808 | $79,100 | 10.0% |
| Bulpitt | 1.7 mi | $825 | $78,300 | 28.6% |
| Kincaid | 2.0 mi | $725 | $88,100 | 24.6% |
| Jeisyville | 2.3 mi | — | $90,000 | 4.8% |
| Edinburg | 6.4 mi | $829 | $117,100 | 27.5% |
| Bear Creek Township (Christian County) | 6.8 mi | $720 | $109,700 | 8.9% |
| Pawnee Township | 7.0 mi | $838 | $157,600 | 18.0% |
| Pawnee | 7.2 mi | $838 | $149,500 | 19.8% |
Places in Illinois most like South Fork Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | $826 | $91,700 | $80,219 | 16.1% |
| Patoka | $831 | $89,200 | $65,833 | 19.2% |
| Manito Township | $784 | $115,600 | $68,942 | 20.1% |
| Hanna City | $905 | $123,900 | $73,265 | 20.2% |
| Bement | $807 | $99,300 | $76,250 | 19.3% |
| Irvington Township | $840 | $100,800 | $72,115 | 15.2% |
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 Fork Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $654 | $718 | $939 | $1,119 | $1,412 |
HUD income limits for South Fork Township, 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 South Fork Township
What is the average rent in South Fork Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Fork Township is $816 (±$179) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How many renters are there in South Fork Township?
South Fork Township has an estimated 211 (±94) renting households, 19.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Fork Township?
The median household income in South Fork Township is $76,354 (±$17,783) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Fork Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $92,100 (±$9,220) for owner-occupied homes in South Fork Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Fork Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Fork Township, IL is $1,077 (±$88) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in South Fork Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Fork Township, IL is $1,338 (±$186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Fork Township growing?
In South Fork Township, the number of residents went from 2,618 in 2015–2019 to 2,439 in 2020–2024 (−6.8%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in South Fork Township?
The ZIP codes that cover South Fork Township are 62517, 62540, 62570, 62558, 62531.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 62517?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62517 is $825 (±$238) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fork township, Christian County, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Christian County, IL
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Christian 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 Fork township, Christian County, Illinois (county subdivision:70798, in state:17 county:021).
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 .