Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$886 tract average vs. $1,063 citywide (-17%)
A 17% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Paxton
Among 5 census tracts, Tract 9617 leads at $74,583 median income, while Tract 9620 sits at $50,443.
5 census tracts · Illinois · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$62,672
median household
Income Range
$50,443 – $74,583
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$886/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
5
in Paxton
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$62,672 tract average vs. $60,470 citywide (+4%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 4% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Home value
$119,800 tract average vs. $116,700 citywide (+3%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 3% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 5 of 5 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9617 highest at $74,583 ; Tract 9620 lowest at $50,443.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9618 Ford Co. | 4,368 | View › |
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Tract 9620 Ford Co. | 3,654 | View › |
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Tract 9617 Ford Co. | 2,167 | View › |
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Tract 9616 Ford Co. | 1,691 | View › |
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Tract 9619 Ford Co. | 1,516 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026