How many renters in Grafton Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.6% (±10.3 points) of renting households in Grafton Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.6% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.9% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.0% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grafton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Grafton Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.7% (±15.9 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 30.4% (±12.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.2% (±5.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±5.9 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.9% (±8.5 points) | 38.1% | 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.
Grafton Township against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Grafton Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.6% (±10.3 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.9% (±8.5 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.0% (±4.7 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,951 (±$22,681) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,721 (±$162) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Grafton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in McHenry County (50.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In McHenry County, Grafton Township ranks 34 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1577 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 Grafton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Township | — | 32.6% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Lakewood | 2.5 mi | 44.8% (±80.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntley | 2.7 mi | 44.8% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 4.9 mi | 51.6% (±9.3 points) | Higher |
| Lake in the Hills | 5.4 mi | 50.3% (±12.2 points) | Higher |
| Algonquin | 5.6 mi | 45.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±30.3 points) | Lower |
| Rutland Township (Kane County) | 6.1 mi | 63.1% (±25.3 points) | Higher |
| Dorr Township | 6.1 mi | 51.9% (±11.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coral Township, IL (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crystal Lake, IL (51.6%), Lake in the Hills, IL (50.3%), Rutland Township (Kane County), IL (63.1%).
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 McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Prairie Grove | 45.8% (±37.4 points) |
| 29 | Algonquin | 45.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Huntley | 44.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Lakewood | 44.8% (±80.9 points) |
| 32 | Johnsburg | 41.4% (±38.7 points) |
| 33 | Hebron | 41.0% (±21.8 points) |
| 34 | Grafton Township | 32.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 35 | Richmond Township | 31.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 36 | Richmond | 27.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 37 | Hebron Township | 27.4% (±21.5 points) |
| 38 | Bull Valley | 20.0% (±88.9 points) |
| 39 | Burton Township (McHenry County) | 13.9% (±44.8 points) |
| 40 | Greenwood | 5.9% (±57.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in McHenry 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 Grafton Township
Are renters in Grafton Township rent-burdened?
32.6% of renting households in Grafton Township 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 Grafton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grafton Township, IL spends 20.0% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton township, McHenry County, 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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