How many renters in Godfrey, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Godfrey, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.2% (±14.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Godfrey
| Share of income spent on rent | Godfrey | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±8.2 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±7.8 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±7.1 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±7.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±10.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.2% (±14.9 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.
Godfrey against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Godfrey | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±18.2 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.2% (±14.9 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±6.7 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,238 (±$10,866) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,153 (±$158) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Godfrey, 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, Godfrey ranks 19 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 622 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 Godfrey
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey | — | 52.9% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Alton | 5.1 mi | 54.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alton Township | 5.1 mi | 54.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piasa Township | 5.2 mi | 14.3% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsah Township | 5.7 mi | 67.8% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Alton | 6.3 mi | 4.8% (±69.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Madison County) | 6.5 mi | 88.9% (±59.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Des Sioux | 6.5 mi | 27.8% (±80.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsah | 7.1 mi | 20.0% (±112.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fort Russell Township | 60.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 14 | Alhambra | 57.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 15 | New Douglas Township | 57.1% (±68.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Alton | 54.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Alton Township | 54.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 18 | East Alton | 53.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 19 | Godfrey | 52.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 20 | Edwardsville | 49.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 21 | Nameoki Township | 48.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 22 | Pontoon Beach | 48.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 23 | Wood River | 46.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 24 | Madison | 46.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Edwardsville Township | 46.3% (±7.8 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 Godfrey
Are renters in Godfrey rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in Godfrey 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 Godfrey spend on rent?
The median renting household in Godfrey, IL spends 31.5% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Godfrey village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Godfrey village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Godfrey 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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