Housing data for South Homer Township, IL
South Homer Township, IL has an estimated 1,738 residents and 719 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Champaign County.
15.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $979 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,738 (±284)
- Housing units
- 719 (±101)
- Households that rent
- 15.0%
- Median gross rent
- $979
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +11.8%
What stands out in South Homer Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±8.8 points) in South Homer Township, lower than in Champaign County (33.0%).
Households that rent: 15.0% (±8.8 points) in South Homer Township, lower than in Champaign County (46.0%).
Households without a vehicle: 2.4% (±2.3 points) in South Homer Township, lower than in Champaign County (12.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 11.2% (±4.0 points) in South Homer Township, lower than in Champaign County (36.9%).
- Types of homes in South Homer Township
- Commute and cars in South Homer Township
- How long people stay in South Homer Township
Housing in South Homer Township at a glance
- Median rent: $979 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $946 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 44.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 15.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $84,063 median household income
- Home values: $152,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,414 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,070 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 68.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 78.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 55.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 24.5 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +11.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 11.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
South Homer Township against Champaign County, its state and the nation
| South Homer Township | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,738 (±284) | 208,741 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 719 (±101) | 95,115 (±182) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 15.0% (±8.8 points) | 46.0% (±1.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $979 (±$115) | $1,051 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $84,063 (±$18,612) | $63,683 (±$1,675) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $152,000 (±$15,822) | $211,500 (±$4,486) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,070 (±$380) | $4,353 (±$108) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 78.8% (±11.8 points) | 48.4% (±1.8 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.5 minutes (±2.4) | 16.9 minutes (±0.4) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 87.6% (±5.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.3 years (±5.0) | 30.7 years (±0.1) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Homer Township covers 28.0 square miles of land, about 62 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Homer Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,554 (±185) | 1,738 (±284) | +11.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 733 (±74) | 719 (±101) | −1.9% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $748 (±$187) | $979 (±$115) | +30.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $119,200 (±$9,143) | $152,000 (±$15,822) | +27.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $59,013 (±$7,470) | $84,063 (±$18,612) | +42.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,179 (±$124) | $1,414 (±$181) | +19.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,500 (±$211) | $3,070 (±$380) | +22.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.4% (±4.4 points) | 15.0% (±8.8 points) | +3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 27.6% (±22.6 points) | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | −27.6 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.
Crime reported to police in Champaign County
South Homer Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Champaign County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Champaign County recorded 330 violent and 1,640 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 Homer Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61849 | 45% | 1,961 | $979 | $159,900 | $86,250 |
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 Homer Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer | 0.9 mi | $979 | $146,200 | 21.0% |
| Vance Township | 5.0 mi | $783 | $146,700 | 16.7% |
| Sidney | 5.3 mi | $1,094 | $197,600 | 17.3% |
| Sidney Township | 5.8 mi | $1,094 | $217,500 | 12.5% |
| Ogden | 6.3 mi | $1,214 | $157,400 | 7.1% |
| Ayers Township | 7.0 mi | $940 | $137,500 | 15.9% |
| St. Joseph | 7.1 mi | $968 | $270,900 | 15.3% |
| St. Joseph Township | 7.3 mi | $951 | $260,900 | 16.0% |
Places in Illinois most like South Homer Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $894 | $134,400 | $80,972 | 15.7% |
| Friends Creek Township | $1,025 | $136,400 | $89,766 | 12.7% |
| Odell | $943 | $121,000 | $83,558 | 13.4% |
| Brimfield Township | $900 | $157,700 | $81,250 | 15.6% |
| Blue Ridge Township | $1,021 | $169,200 | $86,705 | 15.4% |
| Aroma Park | $850 | $157,200 | $78,500 | 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 Homer Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $983 | $996 | $1,173 | $1,474 | $1,542 |
HUD income limits for South Homer Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,300 | $38,850 | $62,100 |
| 2 people | $26,600 | $44,400 | $71,000 |
| 3 people | $29,950 | $49,950 | $79,850 |
| 4 people | $33,250 | $55,450 | $88,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,900 | $95,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,350 | $102,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,800 | $110,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,200 | $117,100 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Champaign-Urbana, IL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $114,300.
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 Homer Township
What is the average rent in South Homer Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Homer Township is $979 (±$115) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
What is the median household income in South Homer Township?
The median household income in South Homer Township is $84,063 (±$18,612) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Homer Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $152,000 (±$15,822) for owner-occupied homes in South Homer Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Homer Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Homer Township, IL is $1,414 (±$181) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in South Homer Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Homer Township, IL is $3,070 (±$380) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in South Homer Township?
South Homer Township, IL has an estimated 719 (±101) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Homer Township growing?
In South Homer Township, the number of residents went from 1,554 in 2015–2019 to 1,738 in 2020–2024 (+11.8%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in South Homer Township?
The ZIP code that covers South Homer Township is 61849.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 61849?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61849 is $979 (±$115) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Champaign-Urbana, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Champaign-Urbana, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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 Homer township, Champaign County, Illinois (county subdivision:70863, 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 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 .