How many renters in Geneva, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Geneva, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.3% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Geneva
| Share of income spent on rent | Geneva | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±7.1 points) | 15.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±6.8 points) | 12.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±7.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±10.2 points) | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.3% (±11.8 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.
Geneva against Kane County, its state and the nation
| Geneva | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±15.6 points) | 49.7% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.3% (±11.8 points) | 40.3% (±2.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±3.5 points) | 29.9% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,852 (±$12,480) | $59,788 (±$3,068) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,768 (±$101) | $1,453 (±$31) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Geneva, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kane County (49.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kane County, Geneva ranks 18 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 704 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 Geneva
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | — | 51.1% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Geneva Township | 0.3 mi | 60.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Batavia | 2.6 mi | 61.4% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles | 2.8 mi | 59.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Batavia Township | 3.5 mi | 51.7% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles Township | 4.1 mi | 57.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Aurora | 5.1 mi | 42.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackberry Township | 5.5 mi | 63.7% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Chicago | 5.6 mi | 61.0% (±10.9 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 Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | St. Charles | 59.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 13 | St. Charles Township | 57.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 14 | Sleepy Hollow | 56.6% (±43.7 points) |
| 15 | Pingree Grove | 55.6% (±76.9 points) |
| 16 | South Elgin | 52.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 17 | Batavia Township | 51.7% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 | Geneva | 51.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 19 | Elgin Township | 50.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 20 | Burlington Township | 50.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 21 | Elgin | 49.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Aurora Township | 47.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 23 | Aurora | 45.8% (±3.6 points) |
| 24 | Dundee Township | 45.1% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Kane 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 Geneva
Are renters in Geneva rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Geneva 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 Geneva spend on rent?
The median renting household in Geneva, IL spends 30.4% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva 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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