How many renters in Fairview Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.1% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Fairview Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.1% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.1% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.9% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairview Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairview Heights | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.5% (±10.7 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±8.9 points) | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±6.1 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±6.7 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.1% (±10.4 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.
Fairview Heights against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Fairview Heights | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.1% (±10.6 points) | 47.7% (±2.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.1% (±10.4 points) | 39.8% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.9% (±4.2 points) | 28.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,128 (±$24,274) | $44,921 (±$3,316) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,174 (±$145) | $1,090 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fairview Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in St. Clair County (47.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Clair County, Fairview Heights ranks 37 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1506 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 Fairview Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heights | — | 34.1% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Caseyville Township | 2.3 mi | 42.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caseyville | 2.8 mi | 45.7% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swansea | 3.2 mi | 37.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair Township | 4.4 mi | 40.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canteen Township | 4.8 mi | 40.4% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| O'Fallon | 4.8 mi | 47.0% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Park | 5.3 mi | 22.4% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville | 5.5 mi | 49.3% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belleville, IL (49.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | St. Clair Township | 40.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 32 | Canteen Township | 40.4% (±30.1 points) |
| 33 | Sugar Loaf Township | 39.7% (±22.3 points) |
| 34 | St. Libory | 37.8% (±68.0 points) |
| 35 | Swansea | 37.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 36 | Summerfield | 37.5% (±91.5 points) |
| 37 | Fairview Heights | 34.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 38 | Shiloh | 30.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 39 | Shiloh Valley Township | 29.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 40 | Scott AFB | 28.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 41 | Lebanon Township | 25.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 42 | Washington Park | 22.4% (±54.6 points) |
| 43 | Fairmont City | 14.7% (±17.2 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 Fairview Heights
Are renters in Fairview Heights rent-burdened?
34.1% of renting households in Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairview Heights, IL spends 22.9% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairview Heights 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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