How many renters in Dixon Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.3% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Dixon Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.3% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.2% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dixon Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Dixon Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.6% (±7.0 points) | 22.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±7.2 points) | 15.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±4.3 points) | 11.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±4.5 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.1% (±8.5 points) | 12.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.2% (±9.4 points) | 30.4% | 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.
Dixon Township against Lee County, its state and the nation
| Dixon Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.3% (±12.7 points) | 42.4% (±8.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.2% (±9.4 points) | 30.4% (±6.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±5.6 points) | 25.5% (±3.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,882 (±$8,270) | $45,566 (±$7,165) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $918 (±$59) | $894 (±$50) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dixon Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lee County (42.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lee County, Dixon Township ranks 8 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 913 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 Dixon Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Township | — | 47.3% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Dixon | 1.9 mi | 49.0% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Detour Township | 3.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Dixon Township | 4.9 mi | 20.5% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nachusa Township | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 6.0 mi | 27.2% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 6.9 mi | 100.0% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Township | 8.0 mi | 7.1% (±61.6 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.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sublette | 62.7% (±37.8 points) |
| 3 | Amboy Township | 60.7% (±25.8 points) |
| 4 | Amboy | 55.4% (±20.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Steward | 50.0% (±62.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Alto Township | 50.0% (±47.7 points) |
| 7 | Dixon | 49.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 8 | Dixon Township | 47.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 9 | Nelson | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 10 | Willow Creek Township | 38.1% (±75.4 points) |
| 11 | Sublette Township | 34.5% (±23.8 points) |
| 12 | Paw Paw | 33.3% (±40.2 points) |
| 13 | Wyoming Township | 32.6% (±39.3 points) |
| 14 | Brooklyn Township (Lee County) | 30.3% (±43.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Lee 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 Dixon Township
Are renters in Dixon Township rent-burdened?
47.3% of renting households in Dixon 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 Dixon Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dixon Township, IL spends 28.2% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon township, Lee 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 Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois (county subdivision:20175, in state:17 county:103).
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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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