How many renters in Clifton, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.3% (±23.2 points) of renting households in Clifton, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.3% (±23.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±20.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±18.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clifton
| Share of income spent on rent | Clifton | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 28.7% (±18.6 points) | 20.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.0% (±3.5 points) | 17.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±14.3 points) | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.3% (±7.0 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±10.4 points) | 13.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±20.7 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.
Clifton against Iroquois County, its state and the nation
| Clifton | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.3% (±23.2 points) | 42.7% (±7.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±20.7 points) | 29.0% (±5.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±18.1 points) | 25.7% (±3.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,750 (±$34,043) | $41,597 (±$3,128) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $844 (±$216) | $799 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Clifton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Iroquois County (42.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Iroquois County, Clifton ranks 15 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 693 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 Clifton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | — | 51.3% (±23.2 points) | — |
| Chebanse Township | 1.5 mi | 54.5% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashkum Township | 3.6 mi | 24.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashkum | 4.0 mi | 24.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chebanse | 4.7 mi | 39.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otto Township | 7.3 mi | 17.9% (±23.6 points) | Lower |
| Sammons Point | 7.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danforth Township | 8.0 mi | 55.6% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danforth | 8.1 mi | 55.6% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Otto Township, IL (17.9%).
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 Iroquois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Danforth | 55.6% (±37.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Danforth Township | 55.6% (±37.9 points) |
| 11 | Chebanse Township | 54.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 12 | Fountain Creek Township | 54.1% (±44.3 points) |
| 13 | Middleport Township | 52.6% (±17.6 points) |
| 14 | Watseka | 51.6% (±16.7 points) |
| 15 | Clifton | 51.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 16 | Cissna Park | 50.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 17 | Wellington | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Sheldon | 49.1% (±35.0 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Sheldon Township | 49.1% (±35.0 points) |
| 20 | Pigeon Grove Township | 46.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 21 | Chebanse | 39.2% (±18.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Iroquois 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 Clifton
Are renters in Clifton rent-burdened?
51.3% of renting households in Clifton 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 Clifton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clifton, IL spends 30.7% (±18.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clifton village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clifton village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clifton village, 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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