Jefferson township Illinois Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Jefferson township Illinois housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Jefferson township shows it has a housing units of 98 which is the smallest when sorted by housing units of all the other places in the surrounding region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Jefferson township housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Jefferson township depicts it has a housing density of 5.4 which is the smallest in terms of housing density of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Shannon which shows a density of 736.6 ( markedly bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Jefferson township is approximately an eigth the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Illinois, housing density of 96.2, Jefferson township is only about 5.6% the size.

In Figure 4, Jefferson township area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Jefferson township depicts it has a change in the housing units of -16.2% which is the smallest when ranked by change in the housing units of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Lena which indicates a housing units of 7.0% ( about the same size). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Jefferson township is approximately 3.3 times bigger. Also, compared to the state of Illinois, change in the housing units of 1.0%, Jefferson township is substantially bigger.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Jefferson township shows it has a renter percent of 4.9% which is the smallest when ranked by renter percent of all the other places in the area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 95.1% which is the highest of all places in the local area.

Jefferson township Illinois Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Jefferson township home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Jefferson township shows it has a median home price of $147,700 which is the most of all places in the greater Jefferson township region.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Jefferson township has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 19% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $300,000 to $400,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Jefferson township depicts it has a median ownership cost of $900 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater Jefferson township region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Jefferson township metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 17% which is in the mid point range of other places in the greater region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Jefferson township depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 288% which is the largest of all places in the greater Jefferson township region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Jefferson township shows it has a median housing cost of $1,861 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater Jefferson township region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a median housing cost of $571 which is more than all other places in the greater Jefferson township region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Jefferson township has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 37% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 14% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 8% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Jefferson township depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 17% which is the second smallest when sorted by cost as a percent of household income of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Pearl City which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 22% (31.0% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Jefferson township depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 9% which is the second smallest as measured by cost as a percent of household income of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Stockton which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 14% (60.0% larger).

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Jefferson township has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 13% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 7% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a median real estate taxes paid of $3,591 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater Jefferson township region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Jefferson township is 51.2% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Illinois, median real estate taxes paid of $4,299, Jefferson township is about 19.7% smaller.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Jefferson township Illinois. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Jefferson township has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

Jefferson township Illinois Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Jefferson township has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of with heloc at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of no 2nd mortgage and no heloc at 40% of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of no mortgage at 49% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Stockton with 49%.

Jefferson township Illinois Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 2.7 which is the smallest in terms of family members per housing unit of all the other places in the area. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Pearl City which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.1 (16.5% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Jefferson township is about 24.0% smaller. Also, versus the state of Illinois, family members per housing unit of 3.3, Jefferson township is about 24.1% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 6.7 which is the highest of all places in the greater Jefferson township region.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 15% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Pearl City with 16%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 5% of the total. Also, it has less than most other places in the local area in terms of homes built between 1950 to 1959 at 4% of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 54% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Mount Carroll with 60%.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the smallest proportion of owner housing units at 78 of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renter housing units at 4 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit detached at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $152,100 of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Jefferson township residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.4 which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Pearl City which shows a homeowner household size of 2.6 (8.9% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Jefferson township shows it has a renter household size of 2.0 which is in the mid point range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Pearl City which shows a renter household sizes of 2.9 (45.5% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 71% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 9% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Jefferson township has the largest proportion of renters moved in 1989 or earlier at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 2002 which is the highest of all places in the greater Jefferson township region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 80% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home using electricity at 7% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 12% of the total and is ranked #1.