How many renters in Mendota, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.8% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Mendota, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.8% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.6% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mendota
| Share of income spent on rent | Mendota | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±7.6 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±9.5 points) | 14.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±8.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.0% (±14.6 points) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±6.2 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.6% (±12.1 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Mendota against LaSalle County, its state and the nation
| Mendota | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.8% (±13.6 points) | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.6% (±12.1 points) | 36.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±2.9 points) | 27.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,985 (±$7,113) | $39,487 (±$2,685) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $773 (±$76) | $928 (±$24) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mendota, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaSalle County (43.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In LaSalle County, Mendota ranks 34 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1446 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 Mendota
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota | — | 35.8% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Mendota Township | 1.3 mi | 38.2% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Grove Township | 4.6 mi | 24.8% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meriden Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarion Township | 6.4 mi | 42.9% (±109.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Grove | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sublette Township | 7.9 mi | 34.5% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn Township (Lee County) | 8.1 mi | 30.3% (±43.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sublette | 8.9 mi | 62.7% (±37.8 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 LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Peru Township | 38.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 29 | Mendota Township | 38.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 30 | Sheridan | 38.1% (±42.2 points) |
| 31 | Groveland Township (LaSalle County) | 37.5% (±34.3 points) |
| 32 | Lake Holiday | 37.1% (±41.1 points) |
| 33 | Leland | 37.0% (±37.0 points) |
| 34 | Mendota | 35.8% (±13.6 points) |
| 35 | Lostant | 34.6% (±36.1 points) |
| 36 | Serena Township | 34.0% (±63.1 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Millington | 33.3% (±80.6 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Freedom Township (LaSalle County) | 33.3% (±88.4 points) |
| 39 | North Utica | 32.6% (±29.1 points) |
| 40 | Utica Township | 32.0% (±28.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in LaSalle 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 Mendota
Are renters in Mendota rent-burdened?
35.8% of renting households in Mendota 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 Mendota spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mendota, IL spends 26.6% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota 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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