How many renters in Mechanicsburg Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.4% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Mechanicsburg Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.4% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mechanicsburg Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Mechanicsburg Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±12.2 points) | 15.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±11.2 points) | 13.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±7.4 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.3% (±16.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.7% (±6.8 points) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±15.0 points) | 37.1% | 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.
Mechanicsburg Township against Sangamon County, its state and the nation
| Mechanicsburg Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.4% (±16.5 points) | 45.8% (±3.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±15.0 points) | 37.1% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±5.4 points) | 28.2% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,250 (±$15,394) | $41,044 (±$1,457) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $741 (±$179) | $983 (±$18) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mechanicsburg Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sangamon County (45.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sangamon County, Mechanicsburg Township ranks 18 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 957 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 Mechanicsburg Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Township | — | 46.4% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 65.3% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dawson | 2.3 mi | 23.5% (±49.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsburg | 2.5 mi | 55.6% (±72.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanesville Township | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Township | 5.5 mi | 19.3% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Riverton | 5.7 mi | 17.8% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Spaulding | 6.6 mi | 25.9% (±69.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 7.7 mi | 30.5% (±40.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clear Lake Township, IL (19.3%), Riverton, IL (17.8%).
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 Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Pleasant Plains | 49.1% (±37.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Cartwright Township | 49.1% (±37.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Springfield | 47.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Capital Township | 47.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 16 | Auburn | 47.6% (±31.4 points) |
| 17 | Grandview | 46.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 18 | Mechanicsburg Township | 46.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 19 | Woodside Township | 43.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 20 | Curran Township | 42.5% (±58.0 points) |
| 21 | Rochester Township | 38.1% (±35.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Divernon | 36.9% (±27.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Divernon Township | 36.9% (±27.9 points) |
| 24 | Cantrall | 33.3% (±117.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Sangamon 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 Mechanicsburg Township
Are renters in Mechanicsburg Township rent-burdened?
46.4% of renting households in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mechanicsburg Township, IL spends 29.2% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg township, Sangamon 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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