How many renters in Burgess Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.6% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Burgess Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.6% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.2% (±15.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Burgess Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Burgess Township | Bond County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±12.3 points) | 32.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.0% (±17.5 points) | 18.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.7% (±3.8 points) | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.2% (±12.0 points) | 5.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±10.2 points) | 4.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.2% (±15.8 points) | 28.8% | 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.
Burgess Township against Bond County, its state and the nation
| Burgess Township | Bond County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.6% (±18.8 points) | 33.3% (±11.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.2% (±15.8 points) | 28.8% (±10.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±5.7 points) | 19.8% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,375 (±$12,890) | $44,328 (±$8,044) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $910 (±$221) | $785 (±$110) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Burgess Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bond County (33.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bond County, Burgess Township ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1136 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 Burgess Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Township | — | 42.6% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Pierron | 2.5 mi | 56.1% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocahontas | 2.7 mi | 34.4% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saline Township | 5.2 mi | 46.3% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Ripley Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Rose Township | 6.5 mi | 48.7% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grantfork | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Rose | 7.1 mi | 55.2% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Ripley | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Bond County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagrange Township | 62.5% (±82.4 points) |
| 2 | Pierron | 56.1% (±57.7 points) |
| 3 | Tamalco Township | 43.8% (±41.2 points) |
| 4 | Burgess Township | 42.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 5 | Mulberry Grove | 35.9% (±35.5 points) |
| 6 | Pocahontas | 34.4% (±28.5 points) |
| 7 | Central Township | 33.9% (±15.0 points) |
| 8 | Greenville | 33.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 9 | Mulberry Grove Township | 26.1% (±26.4 points) |
| 10 | Sorento | 13.3% (±86.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Bond 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 Burgess Township
Are renters in Burgess Township rent-burdened?
42.6% of renting households in Burgess 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 Burgess Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Burgess Township, IL spends 28.0% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burgess township, Bond County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burgess township, Bond County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burgess township, Bond 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 Burgess township, Bond County, Illinois (county subdivision:09694, in state:17 county:005).
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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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