How many renters in LaSalle, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.7% (±9.9 points) of renting households in LaSalle, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.7% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.2% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in LaSalle
| Share of income spent on rent | LaSalle | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±8.7 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±7.0 points) | 14.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±6.5 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±7.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.2% (±9.8 points) | 36.4% | 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.
LaSalle against LaSalle County, its state and the nation
| LaSalle | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.7% (±9.9 points) | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.2% (±9.8 points) | 36.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±3.0 points) | 27.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,842 (±$9,480) | $39,487 (±$2,685) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 (±$69) | $928 (±$24) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In LaSalle, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaSalle County (43.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In LaSalle County, LaSalle ranks 24 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1221 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 LaSalle
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle | — | 40.7% (±9.9 points) | — |
| LaSalle Township | 1.3 mi | 41.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peru Township | 2.1 mi | 38.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peru | 2.7 mi | 38.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oglesby | 3.2 mi | 45.2% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dalzell | 4.2 mi | 37.2% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Utica | 4.2 mi | 32.6% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 4.5 mi | 21.4% (±13.2 points) | Lower |
| Cedar Point | 5.1 mi | 68.2% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spring Valley, IL (21.4%).
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 LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Naplate | 47.7% (±23.9 points) |
| 19 | Ottawa Township | 46.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 20 | Oglesby | 45.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 21 | Bruce Township | 42.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Farm Ridge Township | 42.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 23 | LaSalle Township | 41.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | LaSalle | 40.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Streator | 40.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 26 | Manlius Township (LaSalle County) | 38.6% (±13.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Peru | 38.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Peru Township | 38.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 29 | Mendota Township | 38.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 30 | Sheridan | 38.1% (±42.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in LaSalle 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 LaSalle
Are renters in LaSalle rent-burdened?
40.7% of renting households in LaSalle 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 LaSalle spend on rent?
The median renting household in LaSalle, IL spends 27.1% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaSalle city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaSalle city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaSalle 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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