How many renters live in Schuyler County, Illinois?
The County of Schuyler County has 6,879 people living in 2,725 households.
There are 905 renters living in 526 renter households in this County. Renters make up 13.16 percent of the population living in Schuyler County.
What is the rental market like in Schuyler County, Illinois?
There are an estimated 3,316 housing units in the Schuyler County area. Of these, 578 units are rental homes, making up 17 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Schuyler County, Illinois, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Schuyler County?
The rental vacancy rate in Schuyler County is 9 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Schuyler County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Schuyler County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 159 | 188 | 143 | 28 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Schuyler County
A large number of apartments in Schuyler County 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 Schuyler County are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 25 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 10 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 Schuyler County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $553 to $1,369. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $553 |
| One BR | $719 |
| Two BR | $807 |
| Three BR | $999 |
| Four BR | $1,369 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Schuyler County, Illinois
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Schuyler County?
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 |
| One BR | 46 | 29 percent |
| Two BR | 116 | 62 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Schuyler County, Illinois
How many affordable rental units are in Schuyler County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Schuyler County, Illinois including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | 15 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 42 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Schuyler County, Illinois
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Schuyler County, Illinois
Schuyler County features 57 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 Schuyler County, Illinois
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Schuyler County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Schuyler County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Schuyler County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Schuyler County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Schuyler County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $726 and $888.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
