How many renters in Glen Carbon, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.4% (±12.3 points) of renting households in Glen Carbon, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.4% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.8% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glen Carbon
| Share of income spent on rent | Glen Carbon | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 31.1% (±11.8 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±7.6 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±4.0 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±6.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±6.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.8% (±10.5 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Glen Carbon against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Glen Carbon | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.4% (±12.3 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.8% (±10.5 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±5.4 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,464 (±$23,156) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 (±$87) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Glen Carbon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (46.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, Glen Carbon ranks 38 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1231 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 Glen Carbon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Carbon | — | 40.4% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Edwardsville Township | 2.2 mi | 46.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maryville | 2.2 mi | 24.5% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 2.3 mi | 49.0% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collinsville Township | 4.0 mi | 42.2% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pontoon Beach | 5.0 mi | 48.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 5.3 mi | 26.7% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchell | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Roxana | 5.5 mi | 43.3% (±23.2 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Chouteau Township | 43.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 33 | South Roxana | 43.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 34 | Granite City | 42.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 35 | Collinsville Township | 42.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 36 | Helvetia Township | 42.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 37 | Granite City Township | 41.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 38 | Glen Carbon | 40.4% (±12.3 points) |
| 39 | Olive Township | 40.2% (±20.0 points) |
| 40 | New Douglas | 40.0% (±79.0 points) |
| 41 | Alhambra Township | 34.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 42 | Roxana | 33.5% (±15.8 points) |
| 43 | Hamel | 32.6% (±24.3 points) |
| 44 | Hamel Township | 28.4% (±21.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Glen Carbon
Are renters in Glen Carbon rent-burdened?
40.4% of renting households in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glen Carbon, IL spends 26.2% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Carbon village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Carbon village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Carbon village, 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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