How many renters in Murphysboro, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Murphysboro, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±11.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Murphysboro
| Share of income spent on rent | Murphysboro | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.6% (±10.0 points) | 17.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±9.2 points) | 15.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±7.9 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.5% (±3.2 points) | 6.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±9.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±11.8 points) | 41.0% | 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.
Murphysboro against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Murphysboro | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±15.2 points) | 50.2% (±4.8 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±11.8 points) | 41.0% (±3.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±11.6 points) | 30.1% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,649 (±$10,692) | $29,731 (±$2,800) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $697 (±$187) | $782 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Murphysboro, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Murphysboro ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 884 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 Murphysboro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro | — | 47.8% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Murphysboro Township | 2.5 mi | 42.4% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset Township | 3.8 mi | 59.6% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Ridge Township | 6.4 mi | 9.1% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 6.7 mi | 29.1% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 6.7 mi | 56.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Levan Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale Township | 7.2 mi | 54.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto Township | 8.2 mi | 28.6% (±13.7 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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Grand Tower Township | 73.2% (±57.1 points) |
| 5 | Somerset Township | 59.6% (±26.8 points) |
| 6 | Carbondale | 56.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 7 | Carbondale Township | 54.9% (±6.5 points) |
| 8 | Elk Township | 53.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 9 | Campbell Hill | 50.0% (±102.5 points) |
| 10 | Murphysboro | 47.8% (±15.2 points) |
| 11 | Murphysboro Township | 42.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 12 | Makanda Township | 35.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 13 | Vergennes | 34.7% (±28.1 points) |
| 14 | Vergennes Township | 30.7% (±25.7 points) |
| 15 | De Soto | 29.1% (±14.1 points) |
| 16 | De Soto Township | 28.6% (±13.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Murphysboro
Are renters in Murphysboro rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Murphysboro, IL spends 25.6% (±11.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphysboro city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphysboro city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphysboro 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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