How many renters in Elgin Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.8% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Elgin Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.8% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elgin Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Elgin Township | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±3.2 points) | 15.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±2.6 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±2.5 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±5.1 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Elgin Township against Kane County, its state and the nation
| Elgin Township | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.8% (±5.6 points) | 49.7% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±5.1 points) | 40.3% (±2.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±2.7 points) | 29.9% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,268 (±$8,363) | $59,788 (±$3,068) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,374 (±$57) | $1,453 (±$31) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elgin Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kane County (49.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kane County, Elgin Township ranks 19 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 725 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 Elgin Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Township | — | 50.8% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Elgin | 1.0 mi | 49.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Elgin | 2.5 mi | 52.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 4.4 mi | 56.6% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Dundee | 5.5 mi | 40.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles Township | 5.8 mi | 57.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 5.9 mi | 46.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plato Township | 5.9 mi | 3.9% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| Dundee Township | 5.9 mi | 45.1% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plato Township, IL (3.9%).
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 Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | St. Charles Township | 57.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 14 | Sleepy Hollow | 56.6% (±43.7 points) |
| 15 | Pingree Grove | 55.6% (±76.9 points) |
| 16 | South Elgin | 52.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 17 | Batavia Township | 51.7% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 | Geneva | 51.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 19 | Elgin Township | 50.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 20 | Burlington Township | 50.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 21 | Elgin | 49.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Aurora Township | 47.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 23 | Aurora | 45.8% (±3.6 points) |
| 24 | Dundee Township | 45.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 25 | Sugar Grove | 44.3% (±36.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Kane 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 Elgin Township
Are renters in Elgin Township rent-burdened?
50.8% of renting households in Elgin 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 Elgin Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elgin Township, IL spends 30.5% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin township, Kane County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin township, Kane County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin township, Kane 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 Elgin township, Kane County, Illinois (county subdivision:23087, in state:17 county:089).
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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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