How many renters in East Alton, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.3% (±21.9 points) of renting households in East Alton, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.3% (±21.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±19.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±14.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Alton
| Share of income spent on rent | East Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±7.1 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±12.1 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.1% (±13.8 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.4% (±8.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±10.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±19.2 points) | 37.8% | 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.
East Alton against Madison County, its state and the nation
| East Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.3% (±21.9 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±19.2 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±14.1 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,750 (±$21,373) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $881 (±$93) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Alton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (46.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, East Alton ranks 18 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 607 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 East Alton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alton | — | 53.3% (±21.9 points) | — |
| Wood River Township | 1.7 mi | 45.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosewood Heights | 1.9 mi | 100.0% (±106.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood River | 2.2 mi | 46.6% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 2.7 mi | 54.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alton Township | 2.7 mi | 54.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethalto | 3.6 mi | 45.7% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 5.0 mi | 74.7% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Alton | 5.4 mi | 4.8% (±69.1 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Moro Township | 60.7% (±52.6 points) |
| 13 | Fort Russell Township | 60.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 14 | Alhambra | 57.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 15 | New Douglas Township | 57.1% (±68.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Alton | 54.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Alton Township | 54.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 18 | East Alton | 53.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 19 | Godfrey | 52.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 20 | Edwardsville | 49.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 21 | Nameoki Township | 48.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 22 | Pontoon Beach | 48.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 23 | Wood River | 46.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 24 | Madison | 46.4% (±19.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 East Alton
Are renters in East Alton rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in East Alton 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 East Alton spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Alton, IL spends 31.8% (±14.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton 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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