How many renters in Fulton Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.9% (±24.6 points) of renting households in Fulton Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.9% (±24.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.3% (±22.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fulton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Fulton Township | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±17.2 points) | 16.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.3% (±3.4 points) | 16.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±12.4 points) | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±10.2 points) | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.3% (±22.4 points) | 37.1% | 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.
Fulton Township against Whiteside County, its state and the nation
| Fulton Township | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.9% (±24.6 points) | 45.5% (±6.8 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.3% (±22.4 points) | 37.1% (±6.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±5.7 points) | 27.8% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,804 (±$3,735) | $36,779 (±$4,046) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $949 (±$138) | $856 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fulton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Whiteside County (45.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Whiteside County, Fulton Township ranks 4 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 275 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 Fulton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Township | — | 66.9% (±24.6 points) | — |
| Fulton | 2.2 mi | 72.5% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomson | 6.6 mi | 52.1% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 6.7 mi | 53.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Grove Township | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±69.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Carroll County) | 8.0 mi | 37.8% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 8.1 mi | 32.3% (±71.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison | 9.6 mi | 27.6% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Camanche | 10.0 mi | 25.1% (±18.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morrison, IL (27.6%), Camanche, IA (25.1%).
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 Whiteside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Hopkins Township | 100.0% (±78.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Hume Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Fulton | 72.5% (±27.3 points) |
| 4 | Fulton Township | 66.9% (±24.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lyndon | 52.9% (±93.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lyndon Township | 52.9% (±93.7 points) |
| 7 | Coleta | 50.0% (±104.7 points) |
| 8 | Coloma Township | 48.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 9 | Rock Falls | 48.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Sterling Township | 46.1% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 27 places in Whiteside 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 Fulton Township
Are renters in Fulton Township rent-burdened?
66.9% of renting households in Fulton 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 Fulton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fulton Township, IL spends 36.0% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fulton township, Whiteside County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fulton township, Whiteside County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fulton township, Whiteside County, 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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