How many renters in Bethalto, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.7% (±13.8 points) of renting households in Bethalto, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.7% (±13.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.8% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bethalto
| Share of income spent on rent | Bethalto | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±8.3 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±10.8 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±7.1 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.9% (±8.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±6.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.8% (±12.0 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Bethalto against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Bethalto | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.7% (±13.8 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.8% (±12.0 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±4.4 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,475 (±$5,480) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $981 (±$117) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bethalto, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (46.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, Bethalto ranks 28 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 989 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 Bethalto
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethalto | — | 45.7% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Rosewood Heights | 1.8 mi | 100.0% (±106.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood River Township | 2.8 mi | 45.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood River | 3.2 mi | 46.6% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Russell Township | 3.5 mi | 60.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Alton | 3.6 mi | 53.3% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moro Township | 4.7 mi | 60.7% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Madison County) | 5.5 mi | 88.9% (±59.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roxana | 5.5 mi | 33.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Pontoon Beach | 48.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 23 | Wood River | 46.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 24 | Madison | 46.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Edwardsville Township | 46.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Saline Township | 46.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 27 | Wood River Township | 45.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 28 | Bethalto | 45.7% (±13.8 points) |
| 29 | Collinsville | 44.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 30 | Highland | 43.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 31 | Livingston | 43.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 32 | Chouteau Township | 43.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 33 | South Roxana | 43.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 34 | Granite City | 42.9% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Bethalto
Are renters in Bethalto rent-burdened?
45.7% of renting households in Bethalto 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 Bethalto spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bethalto, IL spends 28.6% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethalto village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethalto village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethalto village, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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