Housing data for White Rock Township, IL
White Rock Township, IL has an estimated 1,028 residents and 363 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Ogle County.
15.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $688 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+60.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,028 (±321)
- Housing units
- 363 (±84)
- Households that rent
- 15.5%
- Median gross rent
- $688
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +60.1%
What stands out in White Rock Township
Working from home: 19.1% (±9.4 points) in White Rock Township, higher than in Ogle County (8.0%).
Households without a vehicle: 0.6% (±1.8 points) in White Rock Township, lower than in Ogle County (5.5%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 10.7% (±5.9 points) in White Rock Township, lower than in Ogle County (19.4%).
Median real estate taxes: $4,914 (±$868) in White Rock Township, higher than in Ogle County ($3,889).
Housing in White Rock Township at a glance
- Median rent: $688 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,150 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 14.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 15.5% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $87,917 median household income
- Home values: $235,500 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,569 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,914 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 86.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 80.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 56.8% heat with propane
- Commute and cars: 32.4 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +60.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 10.7% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 6.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
White Rock Township against Ogle County, its state and the nation
| White Rock Township | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,028 (±321) | 51,495 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 363 (±84) | 22,682 (±81) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 15.5% (±12.4 points) | 24.6% (±1.8 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $688 (±$309) | $936 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $87,917 (±$20,483) | $82,132 (±$3,131) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $235,500 (±$37,014) | $189,200 (±$8,262) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,914 (±$868) | $3,889 (±$143) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 80.8% (±18.4 points) | 63.2% (±3.3 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 32.4 minutes (±6.8) | 26.0 minutes (±1.2) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.7% (±6.9 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.1 years (±11.9) | 42.2 years (±0.4) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
White Rock Township covers 35.5 square miles of land, about 29 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How White Rock Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 642 (±138) | 1,028 (±321) | +60.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 257 (±45) | 363 (±84) | +41.2% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $882 (±$103) | $688 (±$309) | −22.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $154,400 (±$24,188) | $235,500 (±$37,014) | +52.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $72,083 (±$16,667) | $87,917 (±$20,483) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,444 (±$266) | $1,569 (±$106) | +8.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,924 (±$479) | $4,914 (±$868) | +25.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.5% (±9.9 points) | 15.5% (±12.4 points) | −10.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% (±42.2 points) | −3.0 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.
ZIP codes in White Rock Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61015 | 23% | 901 | $1,069 | $193,200 | $97,500 |
| 61068 | 21% | 14,788 | $999 | $171,300 | $73,214 |
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 White Rock Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest | 4.0 mi | $1,295 | $164,200 | 17.7% |
| Flagg Township | 5.4 mi | $1,010 | $169,000 | 36.2% |
| Lynnville Township | 6.2 mi | $950 | $190,200 | 23.4% |
| Scott Township (Ogle County) | 6.5 mi | $792 | $207,300 | 7.5% |
| Pine Rock Township | 6.5 mi | — | $192,200 | 3.0% |
| Rochelle | 6.9 mi | $985 | $164,300 | 46.9% |
| Davis Junction | 7.0 mi | $1,250 | $205,500 | 6.9% |
| Stillman Valley | 7.3 mi | $1,307 | $175,800 | 14.9% |
Places in Illinois most like White Rock Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preemption Township | $786 | $196,300 | $85,673 | 8.8% |
| Scales Mound Township | $831 | $207,100 | $69,762 | 14.6% |
| Chebanse Township | $896 | $198,100 | $83,281 | 20.6% |
| Rock Run Township | $838 | $164,800 | $90,083 | 13.4% |
| Clinton Township | $885 | $233,300 | $100,505 | 19.8% |
| Maryland Township | $541 | $246,400 | $100,469 | 6.9% |
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 White Rock Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $752 | $826 | $1,080 | $1,291 | $1,649 |
HUD income limits for White Rock Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,250 | $35,450 | $56,700 |
| 2 people | $24,300 | $40,500 | $64,800 |
| 3 people | $27,350 | $45,550 | $72,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,700 | $93,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,750 | $100,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,800 | $106,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Ogle County, IL, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $101,200.
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 White Rock Township
What is the median household income in White Rock Township?
The median household income in White Rock Township is $87,917 (±$20,483) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in White Rock Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $235,500 (±$37,014) for owner-occupied homes in White Rock Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in White Rock Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in White Rock Township, IL is $1,569 (±$106) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in White Rock Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in White Rock Township, IL is $4,914 (±$868) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in White Rock Township?
White Rock Township, IL has an estimated 363 (±84) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How old are most homes in White Rock Township?
80.8% of homes in White Rock Township, IL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is White Rock Township growing?
In White Rock Township, the number of residents went from 642 in 2015–2019 to 1,028 in 2020–2024 (+60.1%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in White Rock Township?
The ZIP codes that cover White Rock Township are 61015, 61068.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 61015?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61015 is $1,069 (±$314) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Ogle County, IL
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ogle 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 White Rock township, Ogle County, Illinois (county subdivision:81399, in state:17 county:141).
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 .