Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Rantoul, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$626
Population
13,448
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A village that values community
Rural
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Nature
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Wooded
Rantoul is a small village in Campaign County about an hour and a half from Lafayette. This rural town is a united community that values knowing neighbors by first name and looking out for one another. The biggest night of the year is the annual Community Night Out, an evening dedicated to getting locals to socialize with neighbors, public service employees, and the village government.
Rantoul residents take pride in their well-kept parks and sports facilities. Along with nine gorgeous parks, the Bill Seeber Memorial Soccer Complex and Willow Pond Golf Complex are popular spots for recreation. Rantoul also has a woodshop and aquatic center with a full service concession stand and picnic tables. Residents also connect at small events throughout the year, such as an outdoor movie screening at the park or at holiday parades.
The area is filled with intimate neighborhoods and apartments with modern touches, so if you’re looking for a quiet, close community, consider renting in Rantoul.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,478
Average: $58,839
Education
1,728
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,941
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rantoul has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rantoul, IL is $630 for one bedroom, $720 for two bedrooms, and $936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rantoul has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$630/month
552 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rantoul, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
291 Students
Public
Grades K-5
235 Students
Public
Grades K-5
216 Students
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
464 Students
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
880 Students
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Connections - High School Level
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sangamon River Forest Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- University of Illinois/Willard
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.