Salem township-Carroll County Illinois Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Salem township-Carroll 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. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a housing units of 145 which is the smallest as measured by housing units of all the other places in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Salem township-Carroll County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a housing density of 4.1 which is the smallest in order of housing density of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Chadwick which indicates a density of 915.2 ( markedly bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Salem township-Carroll County is approximately a tenth the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Illinois, housing density of 96.2, Salem township-Carroll County is only about 4.2% the size.

In Figure 4, Salem township-Carroll County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a change in the housing units of -14.2% which is the smallest when ranked by change in the housing units of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Chadwick which shows a housing units of 12.6% ( about the same size). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Salem township-Carroll County is approximately 2.9 times bigger. Also, measured against the state of Illinois, change in the housing units of 1.0%, Salem township-Carroll County is considerably 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.) Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a renter percent of 19.3% which is the second 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 80.7% which is the second most owner percent of all the places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County region.

Salem township-Carroll County Illinois Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Salem township-Carroll County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a median home price of $173,200 which is at the top of all other places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County region. Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Salem township-Carroll County Illinois metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Salem township-Carroll County depicts it has a rental rates of $618 which is in the mid range of other places in the greater region. The city with the highest rental rates in the area is Milledgeville which depicts a rental rates of $677 (9.5% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Salem township-Carroll County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Illinois, rental rates of $984, Salem township-Carroll 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. Salem township-Carroll County has the smallest proportion of home price worth less than $50,000 at 4% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 32% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 7% 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. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a median ownership cost of $686 which is the second most of all the places in the local area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Salem township-Carroll County metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 18% which is more than all other places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County 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. Salem township-Carroll County depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 308% which is at the top of all other places in the metro area.

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.) Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a median housing cost of $1,298 which is the largest of all places in the metropolitan area. 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 $609 which is the largest of all places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County 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. Salem township-Carroll County has the largest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $300 and $500 at 5% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 14% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 30% 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.) Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 17% which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Chadwick 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. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 19% which is more than all other places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County region.

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.) Salem township-Carroll County has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 39% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 50% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Chadwick with 51%. Third, it has in the middle range of other places in the area in order of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 11% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Salem township-Carroll County has the largest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 8% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 33% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 11% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 24% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 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 $3,279 which is the largest of all places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Salem township-Carroll County is 38.1% larger. Also, measured against the state of Illinois, median real estate taxes paid of $4,299, Salem township-Carroll County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Salem township-Carroll County 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. Salem township-Carroll County has the smallest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 39% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of utilities included in rent at 61% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Salem township-Carroll County Illinois has the smallest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 11% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 79% of the total and is ranked #1.

Salem township-Carroll County Illinois Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Salem township-Carroll County has the smallest proportion of with mortgage at 28% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of no 2nd mortgage and no heloc at 17% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of no mortgage at 72% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Salem township-Carroll County has the smallest proportion of houses with mortgages at 28% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of houses without mortgages at 72% of the total and is ranked #1.

Salem township-Carroll 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 2.7 which is the second smallest in terms of family members per housing unit of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Lanark which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.1 (14.2% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Salem township-Carroll County is about 24.5% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Illinois, family members per housing unit of 3.3, Salem township-Carroll County is about 24.5% 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 6.8 which is the largest of all places in the area. 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 1972 which is the most of all places in the greater Salem township-Carroll County 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 11% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has less than most other places in the local area in order of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 6% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 15% 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. has the smallest proportion of owner housing units at 117 of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renter housing units at 28 of the total.

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 1990 to 1999 at $212,500 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $145,800 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $123,200 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Shannon with $126,500. Also, it has less than most other places in the local area in order of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $66,500 of the total.

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 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 Salem township-Carroll County residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.2 which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Shannon which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.5 (12.8% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Salem township-Carroll County depicts it has a renter household size of 1.8 which is less than most other places in the greater region. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Lanark which shows a renter household sizes of 2.4 (34.9% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the percentage of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 the second smallest when sorted by owners moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the surrounding region at 9% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 18% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 1989 or earlier at 38% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Salem township-Carroll County has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 88% 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 1994 which is the second smallest in order of median year that a home owner moved in of all the other places in the local area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2006 which is the smallest when ranked by median year that a renter moved in of all the other places in the local area.

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 30% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 41% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 9% 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 Salem township-Carroll County housing department, Illinois department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Salem township-Carroll County shows it has a total people living in group quarters of 13 which is in the intermediate 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 Salem township-Carroll 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.) Salem township-Carroll 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.