How many renters in Mattoon, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.0% (±6.8 points) of renting households in Mattoon, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.0% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.2% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.8% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mattoon
| Share of income spent on rent | Mattoon | Coles County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.6% (±6.3 points) | 21.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±4.7 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±5.7 points) | 10.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±4.8 points) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.2% (±6.0 points) | 36.5% | 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.
Mattoon against Coles County, its state and the nation
| Mattoon | Coles County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.0% (±6.8 points) | 43.2% (±5.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.2% (±6.0 points) | 36.5% (±5.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.8% (±2.3 points) | 26.7% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,516 (±$8,063) | $34,019 (±$3,491) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $740 (±$55) | $780 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mattoon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Coles County (43.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Coles County, Mattoon ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1438 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 Mattoon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | — | 36.0% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Mattoon Township | 2.8 mi | 35.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township (Coles County) | 3.7 mi | 30.3% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lerna | 5.7 mi | 15.0% (±76.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township | 5.8 mi | 68.5% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gays | 7.3 mi | 23.5% (±84.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 7.8 mi | 51.4% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Okaw Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 8.3 mi | 16.6% (±29.8 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 Coles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oakland | 51.8% (±41.5 points) |
| 4 | Pleasant Grove Township | 51.4% (±66.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Charleston | 49.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Charleston Township | 49.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 7 | East Oakland Township | 44.9% (±33.8 points) |
| 8 | Ashmore | 37.3% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 | Mattoon | 36.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Mattoon Township | 35.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 11 | Lafayette Township (Coles County) | 30.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 12 | Ashmore Township | 30.1% (±26.6 points) |
| 13 | Humboldt | 23.1% (±75.3 points) |
| 14 | Humboldt Township | 16.6% (±29.8 points) |
| 15 | Lerna | 15.0% (±76.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Coles 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 Mattoon
Are renters in Mattoon rent-burdened?
36.0% of renting households in Mattoon 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 Mattoon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mattoon, IL spends 23.8% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mattoon city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mattoon city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mattoon 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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