How many renters in East St. Louis Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.9% (±12.5 points) of renting households in East St. Louis Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.9% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.9% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.0% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in East St. Louis Township
| Share of income spent on rent | East St. Louis Township | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±4.0 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±6.0 points) | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±6.6 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±3.5 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.0% (±8.6 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.9% (±9.1 points) | 39.8% | 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 St. Louis Township against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| East St. Louis Township | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.9% (±12.5 points) | 47.7% (±2.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.9% (±9.1 points) | 39.8% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.0% (±3.4 points) | 28.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,552 (±$2,394) | $44,921 (±$3,316) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $847 (±$112) | $1,090 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East St. Louis Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in St. Clair County (47.7%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Clair County, East St. Louis Township ranks 12 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 350 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 St. Louis Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. Louis Township | — | 62.9% (±12.5 points) | — |
| East St. Louis | 0.0 mi | 62.9% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Park | 2.2 mi | 22.4% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sauget | 2.4 mi | 3.2% (±40.5 points) | Lower |
| Fairmont City | 2.6 mi | 14.7% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Stites Township | 3.0 mi | 45.0% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centreville Township | 3.1 mi | 65.4% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canteen Township | 3.1 mi | 40.4% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn | 3.3 mi | 45.0% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sauget, IL (3.2%), Fairmont City, IL (14.7%).
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 St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Marissa | 72.2% (±33.4 points) |
| 7 | Fayetteville | 70.0% (±110.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | New Athens | 66.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | New Athens Township | 66.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 10 | Centreville Township | 65.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | East St. Louis | 62.9% (±12.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | East St. Louis Township | 62.9% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Stookey Township | 54.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 14 | Lenzburg | 51.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 15 | Belleville | 49.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Millstadt | 48.1% (±34.4 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Mascoutah Township | 48.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 18 | Mascoutah | 47.8% (±14.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in St. Clair 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 St. Louis Township
Are renters in East St. Louis Township rent-burdened?
62.9% of renting households in East St. Louis 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 East St. Louis Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in East St. Louis Township, IL spends 34.0% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East St. Louis township, St. Clair County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East St. Louis township, St. Clair County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East St. Louis township, St. Clair County, 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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