How many renters in Freeport, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Freeport, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.3% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Freeport
| Share of income spent on rent | Freeport | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.4% (±4.8 points) | 20.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±4.1 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±4.0 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±4.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±4.9 points) | 13.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.3% (±5.8 points) | 30.2% | 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.
Freeport against Stephenson County, its state and the nation
| Freeport | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±7.6 points) | 43.4% (±6.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.3% (±5.8 points) | 30.2% (±4.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±2.1 points) | 27.1% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,250 (±$6,820) | $38,469 (±$3,968) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $793 (±$39) | $798 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Freeport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stephenson County (43.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Stephenson County, Freeport ranks 6 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1029 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 Freeport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | — | 44.8% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Freeport Township | 0.0 mi | 44.8% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Township (Stephenson County) | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±69.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township | 4.6 mi | 100.0% (±83.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedarville | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridott | 8.0 mi | 21.4% (±90.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forreston Township | 8.7 mi | 20.0% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forreston Township, IL (20.0%).
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 Stephenson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Kent Township | 100.0% (±54.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lancaster Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Silver Creek Township | 100.0% (±83.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Waddams Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 5 | Davis | 54.5% (±41.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Freeport | 44.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Freeport Township | 44.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lena | 43.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | West Point Township | 43.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 10 | Lake Summerset | 42.1% (±67.9 points) |
| 11 | Loran Township | 38.7% (±20.1 points) |
| 12 | Pearl City | 38.5% (±21.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Stephenson 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 Freeport
Are renters in Freeport rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Freeport 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 Freeport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Freeport, IL spends 27.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport 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 Freeport city, Illinois (place:27884, 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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