How many renters in Madison, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.4% (±19.0 points) of renting households in Madison, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.4% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±16.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Madison
| Share of income spent on rent | Madison | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.8% (±4.0 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 29.8% (±22.5 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±12.3 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±9.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±6.9 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±17.7 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.
Madison against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Madison | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.4% (±19.0 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±17.7 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±16.9 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,979 (±$22,441) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,014 (±$474) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Madison, 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, Madison ranks 24 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 952 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 Madison
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | — | 46.4% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Nameoki Township | 2.0 mi | 48.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granite City Township | 2.3 mi | 41.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont City | 2.8 mi | 14.7% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Pontoon Beach | 3.2 mi | 48.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granite City | 3.2 mi | 42.9% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venice | 3.8 mi | 63.5% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canteen Township | 3.8 mi | 40.4% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stites Township | 4.0 mi | 45.0% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont City, IL (14.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | East Alton | 53.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 19 | Godfrey | 52.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 20 | Edwardsville | 49.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 21 | Nameoki Township | 48.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 22 | Pontoon Beach | 48.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 23 | Wood River | 46.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 24 | Madison | 46.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Edwardsville Township | 46.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Saline Township | 46.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 27 | Wood River Township | 45.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 28 | Bethalto | 45.7% (±13.8 points) |
| 29 | Collinsville | 44.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 30 | Highland | 43.7% (±12.1 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 Madison
Are renters in Madison rent-burdened?
46.4% of renting households in Madison 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 Madison spend on rent?
The median renting household in Madison, IL spends 27.4% (±16.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison 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 Madison city, Illinois (place:45993, in state:17).
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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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