How many renters in Granite City, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.9% (±9.4 points) of renting households in Granite City, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.9% (±9.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.8% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Granite City
| Share of income spent on rent | Granite City | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±7.2 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±6.4 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±5.5 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±5.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.8% (±8.6 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.
Granite City against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Granite City | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.9% (±9.4 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.8% (±8.6 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±3.1 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,852 (±$7,084) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $834 (±$92) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Granite City, 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, Granite City ranks 34 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1120 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 Granite City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City | — | 42.9% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Granite City Township | 1.1 mi | 41.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venice Township | 2.7 mi | 63.7% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
| Nameoki Township | 2.8 mi | 48.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 3.2 mi | 46.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchell | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pontoon Beach | 3.4 mi | 48.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chouteau Township | 4.2 mi | 43.5% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow Village | 4.4 mi | 76.9% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Venice Township, IL (63.7%), Glasgow Village, MO (76.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Bethalto | 45.7% (±13.8 points) |
| 29 | Collinsville | 44.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 30 | Highland | 43.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 31 | Livingston | 43.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 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) |
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 Granite City
Are renters in Granite City rent-burdened?
42.9% of renting households in Granite City 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 Granite City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Granite City, IL spends 27.4% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City 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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