How many renters in Bruce Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.6% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Bruce Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.6% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.5% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bruce Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bruce Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±6.0 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.6% (±9.7 points) | 14.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.0% (±9.0 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±5.6 points) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±5.4 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.5% (±10.6 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Bruce Township against LaSalle County, its state and the nation
| Bruce Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.6% (±11.9 points) | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.5% (±10.6 points) | 36.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±4.8 points) | 27.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,900 (±$8,155) | $39,487 (±$2,685) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $872 (±$83) | $928 (±$24) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bruce Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaSalle County (43.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In LaSalle County, Bruce Township ranks 21 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1138 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 Bruce Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Township | — | 42.6% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Kangley | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Streator | 3.1 mi | 40.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township (LaSalle County) | 4.6 mi | 50.0% (±48.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Ridge | 4.7 mi | 28.6% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Ridge Township | 4.8 mi | 42.0% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leonore | 7.2 mi | 57.1% (±114.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reading Township | 7.5 mi | 49.4% (±39.9 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 LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Marseilles | 49.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 | Ottawa | 48.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 17 | South Ottawa Township | 48.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 18 | Naplate | 47.7% (±23.9 points) |
| 19 | Ottawa Township | 46.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 20 | Oglesby | 45.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 21 | Bruce Township | 42.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Farm Ridge Township | 42.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 23 | LaSalle Township | 41.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | LaSalle | 40.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Streator | 40.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 26 | Manlius Township (LaSalle County) | 38.6% (±13.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Peru | 38.3% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in LaSalle 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 Bruce Township
Are renters in Bruce Township rent-burdened?
42.6% of renting households in Bruce Township 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 Bruce Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bruce Township, IL spends 26.6% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bruce township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bruce township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bruce township, LaSalle County, 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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