How many renters in Galesburg, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±7.4 points) of renting households in Galesburg, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±7.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Galesburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Galesburg | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.1% (±3.8 points) | 18.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±3.5 points) | 10.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±3.5 points) | 10.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±2.5 points) | 8.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±5.8 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.
Galesburg against Knox County, its state and the nation
| Galesburg | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±7.4 points) | 52.2% (±5.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±5.8 points) | 40.3% (±4.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±2.0 points) | 30.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,328 (±$3,015) | $33,454 (±$3,818) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $801 (±$49) | $788 (±$45) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Galesburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Knox County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Knox County, Galesburg ranks 9 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 570 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 Galesburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | — | 54.5% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Galesburg City Township | 0.0 mi | 54.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg Township | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Galesburg | 3.5 mi | 70.0% (±51.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson Township | 5.0 mi | 21.1% (±26.1 points) | Lower |
| Henderson | 5.2 mi | 24.1% (±67.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knoxville | 5.6 mi | 64.7% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township | 6.0 mi | 67.9% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coldbrook Township | 6.4 mi | 84.1% (±70.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Henderson Township, IL (21.1%).
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 Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Victoria Township | 100.0% (±80.9 points) |
| 4 | East Galesburg | 70.0% (±51.3 points) |
| 5 | Knox Township | 67.9% (±21.6 points) |
| 6 | Knoxville | 64.7% (±21.3 points) |
| 7 | Yates City | 62.9% (±41.7 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Township | 55.4% (±24.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Galesburg | 54.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Galesburg City Township | 54.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Abingdon | 53.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 12 | Indian Point Township | 40.8% (±35.9 points) |
| 13 | Salem Township (Knox County) | 40.0% (±34.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Rio | 38.9% (±80.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Rio Township | 38.9% (±80.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Knox 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Galesburg
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Galesburg, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Galesburg beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Galesburg, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Galesburg
Are renters in Galesburg rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Galesburg 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 Galesburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Galesburg, IL spends 31.9% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg 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 Galesburg city, Illinois (place:28326, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Galesburg at a glance
- Median rent in Galesburg
- Rent by bedrooms in Galesburg
- Renters and owners in Galesburg
- Income and affordability in Galesburg
- Home values in Galesburg
- Homeowner costs in Galesburg
- Property taxes in Galesburg
- Types of homes in Galesburg
- Bedrooms in Galesburg
- Age of homes in Galesburg
- Vacancy rate in Galesburg
- Heating fuel in Galesburg
- Commute and cars in Galesburg
- Crime reported to police in Galesburg
- Population growth in Galesburg
- How long people stay in Galesburg
- Crowding and facilities in Galesburg
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Knox County
- Illinois places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Illinois