How many renters in Mascoutah, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±14.9 points) of renting households in Mascoutah, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±14.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.8% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mascoutah
| Share of income spent on rent | Mascoutah | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±9.1 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.0% (±9.5 points) | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.5% (±6.2 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±7.5 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.0% (±9.5 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.8% (±11.5 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.
Mascoutah against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Mascoutah | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±14.9 points) | 47.7% (±2.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.8% (±11.5 points) | 39.8% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±4.8 points) | 28.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,570 (±$13,178) | $44,921 (±$3,316) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,370 (±$158) | $1,090 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mascoutah, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Clair County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Clair County, Mascoutah ranks 18 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 883 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 Mascoutah
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascoutah | — | 47.8% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Mascoutah Township | 2.0 mi | 48.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott AFB | 3.3 mi | 28.9% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Shiloh Valley Township | 4.0 mi | 29.2% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| New Baden | 5.2 mi | 43.5% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 5.7 mi | 40.6% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerfield | 6.0 mi | 37.5% (±91.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 6.5 mi | 30.0% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Lebanon Township | 6.5 mi | 25.6% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scott AFB, IL (28.9%), Shiloh Valley Township, IL (29.2%), Shiloh, IL (30.0%).
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 St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | East St. Louis Township | 62.9% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Stookey Township | 54.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 14 | Lenzburg | 51.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 15 | Belleville | 49.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Millstadt | 48.1% (±34.4 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Mascoutah Township | 48.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 18 | Mascoutah | 47.8% (±14.9 points) |
| 19 | O'Fallon | 47.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 20 | Freeburg | 46.8% (±27.9 points) |
| 21 | Millstadt Township | 46.2% (±31.0 points) |
| 22 | Freeburg Township | 46.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 23 | Caseyville | 45.7% (±20.7 points) |
| 24 | O'Fallon Township | 45.3% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 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 Mascoutah
Are renters in Mascoutah rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mascoutah, IL spends 29.1% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mascoutah city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mascoutah city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mascoutah 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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