How many renters in Edwardsville, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Edwardsville, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edwardsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Edwardsville | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±4.4 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±5.9 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±7.5 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±4.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±8.5 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.
Edwardsville against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Edwardsville | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±9.6 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±8.5 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±3.9 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,617 (±$9,375) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,306 (±$116) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Edwardsville, 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, Edwardsville ranks 20 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 830 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 Edwardsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville | — | 49.0% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Edwardsville Township | 0.2 mi | 46.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Carbon | 2.3 mi | 40.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roxana | 3.7 mi | 33.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Roxana | 4.1 mi | 43.3% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maryville | 4.5 mi | 24.5% (±16.5 points) | Lower |
| Mitchell | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chouteau Township | 5.7 mi | 43.5% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 5.8 mi | 74.7% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maryville, IL (24.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 25 (tie) | Edwardsville Township | 46.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Saline Township | 46.3% (±17.0 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 Edwardsville
Are renters in Edwardsville rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edwardsville, IL spends 29.6% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwardsville city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwardsville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwardsville city, 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 Edwardsville city, Illinois (place:22697, in state:17).
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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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