How many renters in Marissa Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
75.9% (±26.8 points) of renting households in Marissa Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 75.9% (±26.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 69.2% (±24.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.4% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marissa Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Marissa Township | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.8% (±10.6 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±29.4 points) | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±13.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±11.4 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±9.9 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 69.2% (±24.9 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Marissa Township against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Marissa Township | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 75.9% (±26.8 points) | 47.7% (±2.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 69.2% (±24.9 points) | 39.8% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.4% (±6.8 points) | 28.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,757 (±$8,176) | $44,921 (±$3,316) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $604 (±$197) | $1,090 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Marissa Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in St. Clair County (47.7%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Clair County, Marissa Township ranks 5 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 172 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 Marissa Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marissa Township | — | 75.9% (±26.8 points) | — |
| Marissa | 1.1 mi | 72.2% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lenzburg | 3.7 mi | 51.0% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden | 5.3 mi | 52.3% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lively Grove Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±103.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lenzburg Township | 6.4 mi | 81.5% (±41.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville Township | 6.7 mi | 44.7% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 7.2 mi | 76.0% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Libory | 7.3 mi | 37.8% (±68.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Du Long Township | 100.0% (±72.1 points) |
| 2 | Smithton Township | 83.2% (±60.1 points) |
| 3 | Lenzburg Township | 81.5% (±41.4 points) |
| 4 | Smithton | 77.1% (±67.4 points) |
| 5 | Marissa Township | 75.9% (±26.8 points) |
| 6 | Marissa | 72.2% (±33.4 points) |
| 7 | Fayetteville | 70.0% (±110.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | New Athens | 66.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | New Athens Township | 66.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 10 | Centreville Township | 65.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | East St. Louis | 62.9% (±12.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 45 places in St. Clair 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 Marissa Township
Are renters in Marissa Township rent-burdened?
75.9% of renting households in Marissa 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 Marissa Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marissa Township, IL spends 43.4% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marissa township, St. Clair County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marissa township, St. Clair County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marissa township, St. Clair County, 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 Marissa township, St. Clair County, Illinois (county subdivision:46968, in state:17 county:163).
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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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