How many renters in Buffalo Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±21.9 points) of renting households in Buffalo Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±21.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.4% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.4% (±13.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buffalo Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Buffalo Township | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 32.7% (±16.7 points) | 25.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±11.8 points) | 14.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±12.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.4% (±18.1 points) | 29.0% | 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.
Buffalo Township against Ogle County, its state and the nation
| Buffalo Township | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±21.9 points) | 38.0% (±6.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.4% (±18.1 points) | 29.0% (±5.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.4% (±13.6 points) | 24.8% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,044 (±$17,673) | $43,670 (±$6,501) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $851 (±$118) | $936 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Buffalo Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ogle County (38.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ogle County, Buffalo Township ranks 7 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1037 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 Buffalo Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Township | — | 44.8% (±21.9 points) | — |
| Polo | 0.6 mi | 44.8% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 4.3 mi | 100.0% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Point Township | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township | 5.8 mi | 33.3% (±71.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Detour Township | 8.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Morris | 8.4 mi | 42.8% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Morris Township | 8.4 mi | 36.7% (±21.1 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 Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Grand Detour Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Pine Rock Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Woosung Township | 100.0% (±68.7 points) |
| 4 | Lafayette Township (Ogle County) | 57.7% (±85.1 points) |
| 5 | Dement Township | 56.8% (±32.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Polo | 44.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Buffalo Township | 44.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 8 | Rochelle | 44.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Leaf River | 44.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Leaf River Township | 44.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 11 | Mount Morris | 42.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 12 | Flagg Township | 41.8% (±10.5 points) |
| 13 | Byron | 41.5% (±15.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Buffalo Township
Are renters in Buffalo Township rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Buffalo 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 Buffalo Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buffalo Township, IL spends 22.4% (±13.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo township, Ogle County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Buffalo township, Ogle County, Illinois (county subdivision:09421, in state:17 county:141).
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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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