Special Interest
Housing in Carroll County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Carroll County averages $818/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Illinois median of $1,274 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Carroll County FMR Area are $765 for a studio, $769 for 1‑bedroom, $937 for 2‑bedroom, $1,239 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,492 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $119 increase for a 2-bedroom in Carroll County shows a 15% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Carroll County was 4.8% in 2024, compared to Illinois at 5.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
