How many renters in Effingham, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.5% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Effingham, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.5% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.5% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.5% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Effingham
| Share of income spent on rent | Effingham | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.8% (±7.2 points) | 27.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±7.7 points) | 16.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±5.7 points) | 11.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±8.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±4.5 points) | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.5% (±6.2 points) | 27.1% | 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.
Effingham against Effingham County, its state and the nation
| Effingham | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.5% (±7.7 points) | 33.5% (±5.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.5% (±6.2 points) | 27.1% (±5.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.5% (±3.2 points) | 22.7% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,667 (±$5,760) | $43,823 (±$6,852) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $725 (±$34) | $733 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Effingham, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Effingham County (33.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Effingham County, Effingham ranks 16 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1520 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 Effingham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham | — | 33.5% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Teutopolis Township | 3.0 mi | 33.7% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 3.4 mi | 33.7% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Teutopolis | 3.9 mi | 33.5% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±56.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watson Township | 5.4 mi | 20.6% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 6.6 mi | 33.4% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banner Township (Effingham County) | 6.9 mi | 46.3% (±61.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shumway | 7.0 mi | 48.1% (±79.9 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 Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Banner Township (Effingham County) | 46.3% (±61.5 points) |
| 11 | Mound Township (Effingham County) | 42.5% (±19.3 points) |
| 12 | Bishop Township | 40.8% (±31.1 points) |
| 13 | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 39.1% (±22.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 33.7% (±7.9 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Teutopolis Township | 33.7% (±20.1 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Effingham | 33.5% (±7.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Teutopolis | 33.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 18 | Watson | 33.4% (±35.6 points) |
| 19 | Watson Township | 20.6% (±22.0 points) |
| 20 | Montrose | 20.0% (±70.8 points) |
| 21 | St. Francis Township | 7.9% (±42.1 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Summit Township | 0.0% (±56.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Effingham 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 Effingham
Are renters in Effingham rent-burdened?
33.5% of renting households in Effingham 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 Effingham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Effingham, IL spends 24.5% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, 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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