Melrose township-Adams County Illinois Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Melrose township-Adams County 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. Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a housing units of 2,125 which is the third most housing units of all other places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Melrose township-Adams County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Melrose township-Adams County indicates it has a housing density of 47.7 which is the smallest in terms of housing density of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Quincy which depicts a density of 1,211.8 ( very much bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Melrose township-Adams County is 23.5% larger. Also, in contrast to the state of Illinois, housing density of 96.2, Melrose township-Adams County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Melrose township-Adams County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Melrose township-Adams County shows it has a change in the housing units of -9.6% which is the second smallest as measured 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 Plainville which depicts a housing units of 24.3% (approximately 2.5 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Melrose township-Adams County is about twice as large. Also, compared to the state of Illinois, change in the housing units of 1.0%, Melrose township-Adams County 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.) Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a renter percent of 14.0% which is the smallest when sorted by renter percent of all the other places in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 86.0% which is ranked #1 of all places in the surrounding region.

Melrose township-Adams County Illinois Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Melrose township-Adams County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Melrose township-Adams County shows it has a median home price of $206,800 which is the highest of all places in the metro area. Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Melrose township-Adams County Illinois metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a rental rates of $658 which is in the mid range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest rental rates in the area is Liberty which shows a rental rates of $717 (9.0% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Melrose township-Adams County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Illinois, rental rates of $984, Melrose township-Adams County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Melrose township-Adams County has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 less than most other places in the local area at 10% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 7% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 30% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $300,000 to $400,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $400,000 to $500,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 2% 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. Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a median ownership cost of $1,048 which is more than all other places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Melrose township-Adams County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 17% which is ranked #1 of all places in the local area. 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. Melrose township-Adams County shows it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 438% which is the most of all places in the surrounding 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.) Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a median housing cost of $1,636 which is the largest of all places in the surrounding 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 $491 which is ranked #1 of all places in the surrounding 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. Melrose township-Adams County has the smallest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 4% of the total. Second, it has less than most other places in the surrounding region in terms of owner cost between $300 and $500 at 20% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 10% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,000 and $3,500 at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, it has the largest proportion of owner cost over $4,000 at 2% 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.) Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 22% which is the largest of all places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. 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. Melrose township-Adams County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 9% which is the second smallest in terms of cost as a percent of household income of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Liberty which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 13% (47.8% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Melrose township-Adams County has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 16% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 24% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 26% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Melrose township-Adams County has the smallest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 3% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 17% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 12% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the largest proportion of housing cost over $3,000 at 4% 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 $3,109 which is the largest of all places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Melrose township-Adams County is 30.9% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Illinois, median real estate taxes paid of $4,299, Melrose township-Adams County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Melrose township-Adams County Illinois has the smallest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 27% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 24% of the total and is ranked #1.

Melrose township-Adams County Illinois Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Melrose township-Adams County has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of with heloc at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other places in the local area when ranked by no mortgage at 40% of the total.

Melrose township-Adams County 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 3.2 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Payson which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (11.3% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Melrose township-Adams County is only about 4.7% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Illinois, family members per housing unit of 3.3, Melrose township-Adams County is only about 4.7% 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 7.3 which is more than all other places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a year built of 1979 which is the most of all places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 8% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Plainville with 9%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 18% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Palmyra with 20%. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest as measured by homes built in 2014 or later of all the other places in the surrounding region in terms of homes built between 1950 to 1959 at 6% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 2% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 9% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 1,774 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hannibal (4,063), and #1 Quincy (10,999) are larger. Second, it has in the mid range of other places in the greater region in order of renter housing units at 289 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 attached at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by one unit detached of all the other places in the metro area as measured by 2 units at 1% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of mobile home at 11% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Palmyra (12%), and #1 Plainville (29%) are larger.

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 2010 to 2013 at $563,200 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $246,600 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $232,100 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $218,500 of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $155,100 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has the largest proportion of occupied housing units at 97% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of vacant housing units at 3% of the total.

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 Melrose township-Adams County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.8 which is the second most homeowner household size of all the places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Payson which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 (8.9% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a renter household size of 2.1 which is the second smallest in terms of renter household size of all the other places in the area. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Plainville which depicts a renter household sizes of 3.0 (41.4% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 36% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Melrose township-Adams County has the percentage of renters moved in 2017 or later the second smallest as measured by renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the surrounding region at 4% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 11% of the total. Third, it has in the mid range of other places in the surrounding region in terms of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 39% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 45% 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 2004 which is the highest of all places in the greater Melrose township-Adams County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Melrose township-Adams County depicts it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2012 which is less than most other places in the greater region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of homes using natural gas at 49% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home using electricity at 37% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes using solar energy at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of homes using some other fuel at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Melrose township-Adams County housing department, Illinois department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Melrose township-Adams County shows it has a total people living in group quarters of 11 which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Melrose township-Adams County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Melrose township-Adams County has the largest proportion of number of people 18 years of age and older living in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.