What is the median household income in Strasburg, IL?
The median household income in Strasburg, IL is $64,219 (±$22,339) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,071 a month would take about $42,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Strasburg, the median household income went from $60,156 in 2015–2019 to $64,219 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%).
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 household income
- $64,219 (±$22,339)
- Median renter income
- $85,357 (±$33,782)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $42,800
Income in Strasburg against Shelby County, its state and the nation
| Strasburg | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,219 (±$22,339) | $72,095 (±$4,523) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $85,357 (±$33,782) | $48,854 (±$9,432) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $61,875 (±$16,905) | $82,830 (±$6,152) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,071 (±$154) | $814 (±$91) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Strasburg, median household income is not measurably different from Shelby County ($72,095).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($83,390).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Shelby County, Strasburg ranks 25 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1741 of 2,652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Strasburg
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,071 a month ($12,852 a year) needs an income of about $42,800 a year.
The median renting household in Strasburg earns $85,357 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,156 (±$8,237) | $64,219 (±$22,339) | +6.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $775 (±$340) | $1,071 (±$154) | +38.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $84,200 (±$7,572) | $97,600 (±$7,390) | +15.9% | No measurable change 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.
Median household income in places near Strasburg
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg | — | $64,219 (±$22,339) | — |
| Richland Township (Shelby County) | 2.9 mi | $84,643 (±$12,086) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Shelby County) | 4.8 mi | $68,333 (±$19,070) | Not measurably different |
| Big Spring Township | 5.8 mi | $86,367 (±$34,918) | Not measurably different |
| Stewardson | 6.0 mi | $61,875 (±$16,014) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor (Shelby County) | 6.3 mi | $63,359 (±$18,171) | Not measurably different |
| Ash Grove Township (Shelby County) | 6.4 mi | $101,167 (±$29,038) | Higher |
| Shelbyville Township | 7.2 mi | $54,423 (±$22,333) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksburg Township | 7.3 mi | $73,750 (±$47,957) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ash Grove Township (Shelby County), IL ($101,167).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Moweaqua | $69,625 (±$10,142) |
| 20 | Prairie Township (Shelby County) | $68,333 (±$19,070) |
| 21 | Todds Point Township | $67,656 (±$34,511) |
| 22 | Moweaqua Township | $66,765 (±$11,327) |
| 23 | Rose Township | $65,658 (±$5,784) |
| 24 | Herrick Township | $64,643 (±$20,794) |
| 25 | Strasburg | $64,219 (±$22,339) |
| 26 | Windsor (Shelby County) | $63,359 (±$18,171) |
| 27 | Cowden | $62,031 (±$10,852) |
| 28 | Stewardson | $61,875 (±$16,014) |
| 29 | Holland Township | $60,523 (±$12,320) |
| 30 | Findlay | $55,417 (±$19,171) |
| 31 | Shelbyville Township | $54,423 (±$22,333) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Shelby 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 Strasburg
What is the median household income in Strasburg?
The median household income in Strasburg is $64,219 (±$22,339) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Strasburg?
About $42,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,071 a month.
Have incomes in Strasburg kept up with inflation?
In Strasburg, the median household income went from $60,156 in 2015–2019 to $64,219 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Strasburg?
The median renting household in Strasburg, IL earns $85,357 (±$33,782) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Strasburg village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Strasburg village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Strasburg village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Strasburg village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Strasburg village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Strasburg 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 Strasburg village, Illinois (place:73040, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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