How many renters live in Chillicothe, Illinois?
The City of Chillicothe has 6,130 people living in 2,745 households.
There are 1,544 renters living in 558 renter households in this City. Renters make up 25.19 percent of the population living in Chillicothe.
What is the rental market like in Chillicothe, Illinois?
There are an estimated 2,885 housing units in the Chillicothe area. Of these, 558 units are rental homes, making up 19 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Chillicothe, Illinois, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Chillicothe?
The rental vacancy rate in Chillicothe is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Chillicothe for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Chillicothe
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 136 | 244 | 33 | 108 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Chillicothe
A large number of apartments in Chillicothe have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in Chillicothe are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 54 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 12 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in Chillicothe
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $683 to $1,293. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $683 |
| One BR | $756 |
| Two BR | $965 |
| Three BR | $1,258 |
| Four BR | $1,293 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Chillicothe, Illinois
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Chillicothe?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 16 | 73 percent |
| One BR | 136 | 100 percent |
| Two BR | 171 | 70 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Chillicothe, Illinois
How many affordable rental units are in Chillicothe?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Chillicothe, Illinois including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 36 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 46 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 46 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Chillicothe, Illinois
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Chillicothe, Illinois
Chillicothe features 82 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Chillicothe, Illinois
There are 36 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Chillicothe.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Chillicothe, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Chillicothe landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Chillicothe.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Chillicothe, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $869 and $1,062.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
