What percentage of people rent in Danforth, IL?
20.8% (±9.9 points) of the occupied homes in Danforth, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 48 renting households against 183 that own their home.
In Danforth, the share of households that rent went from 29.4% in 2015–2019 to 20.8% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.8% (±9.9 points)
- Renting households
- 48 (±26)
- Median renter income
- $45,938 (±$17,399)
Who rents and who owns in Danforth
| Danforth | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.8% (±9.9 points) | 20.0% (±1.8 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 48 (±26) | 2,289 (±213) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 183 (±44) | 9,154 (±253) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.7) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $45,938 (±$17,399) | $41,597 (±$3,128) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $62,981 (±$12,600) | $77,923 (±$3,694) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Danforth, the renter share is not measurably different from Iroquois County (20.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (32.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Iroquois County, Danforth ranks 17 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1170 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Danforth has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.4% (±9.6 points) | 20.8% (±9.9 points) | −8.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $879 (±$544) | $1,523 (±$1,029) | +73.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,250 (±$11,970) | $54,625 (±$12,391) | +13.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Danforth
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth | — | 20.8% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Danforth Township | 1.6 mi | 17.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Douglas Township (Iroquois County) | 3.8 mi | 18.2% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashkum | 4.1 mi | 22.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilman | 4.4 mi | 21.1% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashkum Township | 4.8 mi | 17.9% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent City | 7.2 mi | 14.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onarga | 7.6 mi | 11.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iroquois Township | 8.1 mi | 16.0% (±9.2 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.
Households that rent across Iroquois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pigeon Grove Township | 24.2% (±6.3 points) |
| 12 | Chebanse | 23.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 13 | Ashkum | 22.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 14 | Beaverville | 21.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 15 | Gilman | 21.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 16 | Milford | 20.9% (±6.0 points) |
| 17 | Danforth | 20.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 18 | Chebanse Township | 20.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 19 | Papineau | 20.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 20 | Buckley | 19.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 21 | Lovejoy Township | 19.8% (±10.3 points) |
| 22 | Concord Township (Iroquois County) | 19.6% (±12.0 points) |
| 23 | Milford Township | 18.5% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Iroquois County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Danforth
How many renters are there in Danforth?
Danforth has an estimated 48 (±26) renting households, 20.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Danforth?
In Danforth, the share of households that rent went from 29.4% in 2015–2019 to 20.8% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Danforth?
A renting household in Danforth has 1.5 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Danforth?
The median renting household in Danforth, IL has an income of $45,938 (±$17,399) a year, against $62,981 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danforth village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danforth village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Danforth village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Danforth village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Danforth village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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