How many renters in Carbondale, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.2% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Carbondale, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.2% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.5% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carbondale
| Share of income spent on rent | Carbondale | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±3.4 points) | 17.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±5.1 points) | 15.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±3.1 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.3% (±2.4 points) | 6.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±3.8 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.5% (±5.8 points) | 41.0% | 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.
Carbondale against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Carbondale | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.2% (±6.9 points) | 50.2% (±4.8 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.5% (±5.8 points) | 41.0% (±3.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±3.0 points) | 30.1% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,169 (±$3,221) | $29,731 (±$2,800) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $771 (±$37) | $782 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carbondale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (50.2%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Carbondale ranks 6 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 517 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 Carbondale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | — | 56.2% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Carbondale Township | 0.9 mi | 54.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Murphysboro Township | 5.0 mi | 42.4% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Makanda Township | 6.0 mi | 35.0% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| De Soto | 6.5 mi | 29.1% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
| De Soto Township | 6.6 mi | 28.6% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Murphysboro | 6.7 mi | 47.8% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambria | 6.9 mi | 34.3% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Makanda | 7.1 mi | 24.2% (±62.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Makanda Township, IL (35.0%), De Soto, IL (29.1%), De Soto Township, IL (28.6%).
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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkville | 79.1% (±28.7 points) |
| 2 | Gorham | 77.8% (±109.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grand Tower | 73.2% (±57.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grand Tower Township | 73.2% (±57.1 points) |
| 5 | Somerset Township | 59.6% (±26.8 points) |
| 6 | Carbondale | 56.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 7 | Carbondale Township | 54.9% (±6.5 points) |
| 8 | Elk Township | 53.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 9 | Campbell Hill | 50.0% (±102.5 points) |
| 10 | Murphysboro | 47.8% (±15.2 points) |
| 11 | Murphysboro Township | 42.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 12 | Makanda Township | 35.0% (±15.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Carbondale
Are renters in Carbondale rent-burdened?
56.2% of renting households in Carbondale 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 Carbondale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carbondale, IL spends 33.2% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbondale city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbondale city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbondale city, 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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