How many renters in Cortland Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.6% (±19.5 points) of renting households in Cortland Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.6% (±19.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cortland Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cortland Township | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 11.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.8% (±6.4 points) | 10.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±6.4 points) | 10.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±15.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.0% (±11.9 points) | 10.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±15.4 points) | 46.3% | 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.
Cortland Township against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Cortland Township | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.6% (±19.5 points) | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±15.4 points) | 46.3% (±4.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±4.7 points) | 33.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,828 (±$8,600) | $35,877 (±$3,042) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,444 (±$153) | $1,049 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cortland Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Cortland Township ranks 4 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 317 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 Cortland Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Township | — | 64.6% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Cortland | 1.4 mi | 78.1% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Park | 3.3 mi | 32.4% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
| Sycamore | 4.3 mi | 32.5% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| DeKalb | 4.4 mi | 66.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeKalb Township | 5.7 mi | 65.8% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Virgil Township | 5.9 mi | 28.7% (±29.2 points) | Lower |
| Sycamore Township | 6.2 mi | 31.9% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Virgil | 7.0 mi | 22.7% (±75.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maple Park, IL (32.4%), Sycamore, IL (32.5%), Virgil Township, IL (28.7%).
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 DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortland | 78.1% (±35.0 points) |
| 2 | DeKalb | 66.5% (±6.8 points) |
| 3 | DeKalb Township | 65.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | Cortland Township | 64.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 5 | Shabbona | 59.3% (±22.5 points) |
| 6 | Squaw Grove Township | 59.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 7 | Hinckley | 58.4% (±27.2 points) |
| 8 | Lee | 52.6% (±84.0 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township | 51.4% (±30.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sandwich | 50.3% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 30 places in DeKalb 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 Cortland Township
Are renters in Cortland Township rent-burdened?
64.6% of renting households in Cortland 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 Cortland Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cortland Township, IL spends 33.5% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland township, DeKalb 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 Cortland township, DeKalb County, Illinois (county subdivision:16483, in state:17 county:037).
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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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