How many renters in Morris, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.7% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Morris, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.7% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.9% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.6% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Morris
| Share of income spent on rent | Morris | Grundy County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.9% (±7.2 points) | 16.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.0% (±8.5 points) | 22.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±4.9 points) | 14.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±4.5 points) | 5.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.9% (±9.7 points) | 35.0% | 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.
Morris against Grundy County, its state and the nation
| Morris | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.7% (±10.7 points) | 40.1% (±6.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.9% (±9.7 points) | 35.0% (±6.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.6% (±5.7 points) | 24.2% (±2.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,234 (±$17,583) | $60,212 (±$8,001) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,132 (±$77) | $1,177 (±$59) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Morris, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Grundy County (40.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Grundy County, Morris ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1134 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 Morris
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | — | 42.7% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Morris Township | 1.3 mi | 44.6% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saratoga Township (Grundy County) | 2.6 mi | 39.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wauponsee Township | 4.1 mi | 21.1% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erienna Township | 5.9 mi | 40.9% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nettle Creek Township | 6.3 mi | 17.1% (±58.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goose Lake Township | 6.7 mi | 60.9% (±68.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aux Sable Township | 6.9 mi | 45.7% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 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 Grundy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Mazon | 68.8% (±28.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mazon Township | 68.8% (±28.6 points) |
| 5 | Goose Lake Township | 60.9% (±68.0 points) |
| 6 | Minooka | 57.8% (±35.0 points) |
| 7 | Aux Sable Township | 45.7% (±16.5 points) |
| 8 | Morris Township | 44.6% (±13.1 points) |
| 9 | Morris | 42.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 10 | Gardner | 41.7% (±33.8 points) |
| 11 | Garfield Township | 41.0% (±33.3 points) |
| 12 | Erienna Township | 40.9% (±46.6 points) |
| 13 | Saratoga Township (Grundy County) | 39.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 14 | Coal City | 37.0% (±20.6 points) |
| 15 | Felix Township | 31.2% (±17.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Grundy 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 Morris
Are renters in Morris rent-burdened?
42.7% of renting households in Morris 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 Morris spend on rent?
The median renting household in Morris, IL spends 23.6% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morris 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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