How many renters in Geneseo, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.8% (±14.6 points) of renting households in Geneseo, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.8% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Geneseo
| Share of income spent on rent | Geneseo | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.5% (±10.4 points) | 22.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.8% (±7.1 points) | 15.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 11.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.0% (±12.0 points) | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±6.0 points) | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±13.3 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Geneseo against Henry County, its state and the nation
| Geneseo | Henry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.8% (±14.6 points) | 40.1% (±7.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±13.3 points) | 32.5% (±6.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±7.7 points) | 24.9% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,892 (±$7,337) | $43,052 (±$4,035) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,015 (±$125) | $842 (±$44) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Geneseo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Henry County (40.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Henry County, Geneseo ranks 10 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 838 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 Geneseo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo | — | 48.8% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Geneseo Township | 0.6 mi | 48.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Munson Township | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edford Township | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atkinson Township | 6.1 mi | 31.8% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanna Township | 7.0 mi | 40.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osco Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atkinson | 8.2 mi | 31.8% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loraine Township | 8.9 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Cambridge Township | 63.5% (±34.4 points) |
| 5 | Hooppole | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Andover | 57.2% (±43.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Andover Township | 57.2% (±43.3 points) |
| 8 | Kewanee Township | 52.0% (±19.1 points) |
| 9 | Kewanee | 51.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Geneseo | 48.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Geneseo Township | 48.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 12 | Weller Township | 45.5% (±109.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Galva | 44.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Galva Township | 44.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 15 | Wethersfield Township | 42.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 16 | Western Township | 42.1% (±19.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Henry 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 Geneseo
Are renters in Geneseo rent-burdened?
48.8% of renting households in Geneseo 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 Geneseo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Geneseo, IL spends 29.7% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo 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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