How many renters in O'Fallon, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.0% (±9.1 points) of renting households in O'Fallon, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.0% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in O'Fallon
| Share of income spent on rent | O'Fallon | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±4.8 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±5.3 points) | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±5.9 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±4.2 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±8.7 points) | 39.8% | 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.
O'Fallon against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| O'Fallon | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.0% (±9.1 points) | 47.7% (±2.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±8.7 points) | 39.8% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±5.5 points) | 28.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,583 (±$5,007) | $44,921 (±$3,316) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,332 (±$114) | $1,090 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In O'Fallon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Clair County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Clair County, O'Fallon ranks 19 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 928 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 O'Fallon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon | — | 47.0% (±9.1 points) | — |
| O'Fallon Township | 2.9 mi | 45.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 3.5 mi | 30.0% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Caseyville Township | 3.6 mi | 42.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Heights | 4.8 mi | 34.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swansea | 5.1 mi | 37.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott AFB | 5.2 mi | 28.9% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Shiloh Valley Township | 5.4 mi | 29.2% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Lebanon | 5.7 mi | 40.6% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shiloh, IL (30.0%), Scott AFB, IL (28.9%), Shiloh Valley Township, IL (29.2%).
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 St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Stookey Township | 54.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 14 | Lenzburg | 51.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 15 | Belleville | 49.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Millstadt | 48.1% (±34.4 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Mascoutah Township | 48.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 18 | Mascoutah | 47.8% (±14.9 points) |
| 19 | O'Fallon | 47.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 20 | Freeburg | 46.8% (±27.9 points) |
| 21 | Millstadt Township | 46.2% (±31.0 points) |
| 22 | Freeburg Township | 46.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 23 | Caseyville | 45.7% (±20.7 points) |
| 24 | O'Fallon Township | 45.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Brooklyn | 45.0% (±25.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in St. Clair 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 O'Fallon
Are renters in O'Fallon rent-burdened?
47.0% of renting households in O'Fallon 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 O'Fallon spend on rent?
The median renting household in O'Fallon, IL spends 28.4% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — O'Fallon city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — O'Fallon city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — O'Fallon 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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