How many renters in Marengo, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.1% (±18.4 points) of renting households in Marengo, 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 40.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.1% (±18.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.5% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.1% (±22.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marengo
| Share of income spent on rent | Marengo | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±16.3 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±8.1 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±12.2 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.7% (±3.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.6% (±3.0 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.5% (±18.2 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 against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Marengo | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.1% (±18.4 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.5% (±18.2 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.1% (±22.2 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,566 (±$21,302) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,176 (±$220) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Marengo, 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 ranks 14 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 551 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo | — | 55.1% (±18.4 points) | — |
| Union | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±112.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marengo Township | 3.8 mi | 55.0% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±30.3 points) | Lower |
| Seneca Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±96.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonus Township | 8.7 mi | 18.2% (±60.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunham Township | 8.9 mi | 89.3% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 9.4 mi | 55.8% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Cary | 66.9% (±21.4 points) |
| 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) |
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
Are renters in Marengo rent-burdened?
55.1% of renting households in Marengo 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marengo, IL spends 40.1% (±22.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo 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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