How many renters in Harvard, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Harvard, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.3% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harvard
| Share of income spent on rent | Harvard | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±7.9 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±9.7 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±8.7 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.2% (±6.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.2% (±11.0 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.3% (±14.6 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.
Harvard against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Harvard | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±18.3 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.3% (±14.6 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±6.1 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,454 (±$12,169) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,183 (±$66) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harvard, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from McHenry County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In McHenry County, Harvard ranks 16 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 571 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 Harvard
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard | — | 54.5% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Chemung Township | 2.2 mi | 49.3% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunham Township | 4.4 mi | 89.3% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alden Township | 4.7 mi | 70.6% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capron | 6.4 mi | 41.4% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walworth | 7.1 mi | 49.9% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| LeRoy Township | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±120.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township | 7.3 mi | 41.4% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 7.3 mi | 34.0% (±13.3 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 McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | McCullom Lake | 61.8% (±36.0 points) |
| 11 | Algonquin Township | 57.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 12 | Greenwood Township (McHenry County) | 57.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 13 | Woodstock | 55.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Marengo | 55.1% (±18.4 points) |
| 15 | Marengo Township | 55.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 16 | Harvard | 54.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 17 | Ringwood | 52.6% (±44.3 points) |
| 18 | Dorr Township | 51.9% (±11.6 points) |
| 19 | Crystal Lake | 51.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 20 | Lakemoor | 51.3% (±19.0 points) |
| 21 | McHenry | 50.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 22 | McHenry Township | 50.4% (±10.6 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 Harvard
Are renters in Harvard rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Harvard 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 Harvard spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harvard, IL spends 31.5% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvard city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvard city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvard city, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Harvard city, Illinois (place:33331, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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