How many renters in Chemung Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.3% (±17.5 points) of renting households in Chemung Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.3% (±17.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.7% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chemung Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Chemung Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±8.5 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±10.6 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.9% (±8.9 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.8% (±7.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.6% (±11.8 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.7% (±12.9 points) | 38.1% | 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.
Chemung Township against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Chemung Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.3% (±17.5 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.7% (±12.9 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±7.1 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,972 (±$14,992) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,198 (±$88) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chemung Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from McHenry County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In McHenry County, Chemung Township ranks 26 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 813 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 Chemung Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung Township | — | 49.3% (±17.5 points) | — |
| Harvard | 2.2 mi | 54.5% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 5.2 mi | 34.0% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alden Township | 5.7 mi | 70.6% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| LeRoy Township | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±120.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walworth | 5.9 mi | 49.9% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunham Township | 5.9 mi | 89.3% (±31.6 points) | Higher |
| Capron | 6.0 mi | 41.4% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sharon (Walworth County) | 6.7 mi | 24.0% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dunham Township, IL (89.3%).
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 McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Lakemoor | 51.3% (±19.0 points) |
| 21 | McHenry | 50.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 22 | McHenry Township | 50.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 23 | Lake in the Hills | 50.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 24 | Oakwood Hills | 50.0% (±25.6 points) |
| 25 | Island Lake | 49.4% (±18.9 points) |
| 26 | Chemung Township | 49.3% (±17.5 points) |
| 27 | Nunda Township | 48.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 28 | Prairie Grove | 45.8% (±37.4 points) |
| 29 | Algonquin | 45.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Huntley | 44.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Lakewood | 44.8% (±80.9 points) |
| 32 | Johnsburg | 41.4% (±38.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in McHenry 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 Chemung Township
Are renters in Chemung Township rent-burdened?
49.3% of renting households in Chemung 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 Chemung Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chemung Township, IL spends 29.5% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chemung township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chemung township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chemung township, McHenry 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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