How many renters in Normal Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.5% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Normal Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.5% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.9% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.1% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Normal Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Normal Township | McLean County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±3.5 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±3.2 points) | 14.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±3.7 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.9% (±5.3 points) | 39.1% | 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.
Normal Township against McLean County, its state and the nation
| Normal Township | McLean County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.5% (±5.6 points) | 45.0% (±2.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.9% (±5.3 points) | 39.1% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.1% (±4.3 points) | 27.5% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,453 (±$2,669) | $40,204 (±$2,769) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $969 (±$49) | $1,009 (±$30) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Normal Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in McLean County (45.0%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In McLean County, Normal Township ranks 8 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 437 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 Normal Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Township | — | 58.5% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Normal | 1.2 mi | 58.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington | 4.3 mi | 38.3% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Bloomington City Township | 4.3 mi | 38.3% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Hudson | 4.8 mi | 47.4% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towanda | 4.8 mi | 23.1% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dry Grove Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±112.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson Township | 6.4 mi | 26.5% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Towanda Township | 6.4 mi | 44.5% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bloomington, IL (38.3%), Bloomington City Township, IL (38.3%), Hudson Township, IL (26.5%).
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 McLean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Ellsworth | 85.7% (±55.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Dawson Township | 85.7% (±55.8 points) |
| 4 | Danvers Township | 76.9% (±27.0 points) |
| 5 | Bloomington Township | 75.0% (±57.1 points) |
| 6 | Danvers | 73.7% (±46.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Normal | 58.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Normal Township | 58.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 9 | Hudson | 47.4% (±44.6 points) |
| 10 | Downs | 44.8% (±34.2 points) |
| 11 | Towanda Township | 44.5% (±33.9 points) |
| 12 | Lexington | 42.7% (±43.1 points) |
| 13 | Saybrook | 41.9% (±57.3 points) |
| 14 | Le Roy | 41.4% (±21.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in McLean 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 Normal Township
Are renters in Normal Township rent-burdened?
58.5% of renting households in Normal 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 Normal Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Normal Township, IL spends 38.1% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Normal township, McLean County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Normal township, McLean County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Normal township, McLean County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Normal township, McLean County, Illinois (county subdivision:53247, in state:17 county:113).
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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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