How many renters in Marengo Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.0% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Marengo Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.0% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.5% (±16.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.3% (±16.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marengo Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Marengo Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±14.0 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±7.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±11.2 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.5% (±2.7 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.5% (±16.5 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.
Marengo Township against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Marengo Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.0% (±16.7 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.5% (±16.5 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.3% (±16.9 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,579 (±$21,751) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,152 (±$210) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Marengo Township, 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, Marengo Township ranks 15 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 554 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 Marengo Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo Township | — | 55.0% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Marengo | 3.8 mi | 55.1% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunham Township | 5.4 mi | 89.3% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonus Township | 5.8 mi | 18.2% (±60.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±96.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±112.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township | 7.4 mi | 41.4% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Township | 8.6 mi | 0.0% (±30.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coral Township, IL (0.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Port Barrington | 62.5% (±91.3 points) |
| 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) |
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 Marengo Township
Are renters in Marengo Township rent-burdened?
55.0% of renting households in Marengo 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 Marengo Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marengo Township, IL spends 37.3% (±16.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo township, McHenry 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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