How many renters in Kankakee Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Kankakee Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.8% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kankakee Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Kankakee Township | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±4.5 points) | 16.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±3.5 points) | 12.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.7% (±5.2 points) | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±3.3 points) | 9.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±2.5 points) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.8% (±6.8 points) | 39.4% | 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.
Kankakee Township against Kankakee County, its state and the nation
| Kankakee Township | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±7.2 points) | 47.1% (±4.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.8% (±6.8 points) | 39.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±5.5 points) | 28.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,856 (±$5,054) | $42,313 (±$3,642) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,031 (±$77) | $1,097 (±$36) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kankakee Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kankakee County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kankakee County, Kankakee Township ranks 13 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 632 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 Kankakee Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Township | — | 52.7% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Kankakee | 0.5 mi | 53.6% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aroma Park | 3.3 mi | 41.2% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley | 3.9 mi | 46.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aroma Township | 4.5 mi | 51.4% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bourbonnais Township | 4.6 mi | 42.3% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Sammons Point | 5.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bourbonnais | 5.3 mi | 39.5% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Township (Kankakee County) | 5.5 mi | 2.2% (±23.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bourbonnais Township, IL (42.3%), Limestone Township (Kankakee County), IL (2.2%).
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 Kankakee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Norton Township | 57.1% (±68.9 points) |
| 8 | Momence | 56.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 | Pilot Township (Kankakee County) | 56.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Hopkins Park | 53.6% (±31.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Kankakee | 53.6% (±7.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Manteno Township | 53.6% (±22.8 points) |
| 13 | Kankakee Township | 52.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Herscher | 51.4% (±26.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Aroma Township | 51.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 16 | Rockville Township | 47.2% (±55.3 points) |
| 17 | Manteno | 46.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 18 | Bradley | 46.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 19 | Sun River Terrace | 44.0% (±24.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Kankakee 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 Kankakee Township
Are renters in Kankakee Township rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Kankakee 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 Kankakee Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kankakee Township, IL spends 32.3% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kankakee township, Kankakee County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kankakee township, Kankakee County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kankakee township, Kankakee 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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