How many renters in Batavia, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.4% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Batavia, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.4% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.0% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.1% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Batavia
| Share of income spent on rent | Batavia | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.4% (±5.2 points) | 15.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±6.8 points) | 12.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±5.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±4.8 points) | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.0% (±10.0 points) | 40.3% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Batavia against Kane County, its state and the nation
| Batavia | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.4% (±11.1 points) | 49.7% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.0% (±10.0 points) | 40.3% (±2.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.1% (±3.7 points) | 29.9% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,786 (±$13,384) | $59,788 (±$3,068) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,347 (±$137) | $1,453 (±$31) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Batavia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Kane County (49.7%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kane County, Batavia ranks 10 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 374 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Batavia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | — | 61.4% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Batavia Township | 1.1 mi | 51.7% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva Township | 2.6 mi | 60.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva | 2.6 mi | 51.1% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Aurora | 3.1 mi | 42.3% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| St. Charles | 5.0 mi | 59.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 5.3 mi | 46.6% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Aurora Township | 5.5 mi | 47.2% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| West Chicago | 5.6 mi | 61.0% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Aurora, IL (42.3%), Winfield Township, IL (46.6%), Aurora Township, IL (47.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Elburn | 69.1% (±40.0 points) |
| 5 | Hampshire Township | 67.2% (±38.4 points) |
| 6 | Blackberry Township | 63.7% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 | Rutland Township (Kane County) | 63.1% (±25.3 points) |
| 8 | Wayne | 62.9% (±46.8 points) |
| 9 | Lily Lake | 62.5% (±109.8 points) |
| 10 | Batavia | 61.4% (±11.1 points) |
| 11 | Geneva Township | 60.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | St. Charles | 59.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 13 | St. Charles Township | 57.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 14 | Sleepy Hollow | 56.6% (±43.7 points) |
| 15 | Pingree Grove | 55.6% (±76.9 points) |
| 16 | South Elgin | 52.8% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Kane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Batavia
Are renters in Batavia rent-burdened?
61.4% of renting households in Batavia pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Batavia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Batavia, IL spends 36.1% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Illinois
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