How many renters in Ottawa Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.4% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Ottawa Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.4% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ottawa Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Ottawa Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±8.1 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±6.0 points) | 14.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.0% (±7.8 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±5.3 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±12.5 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.
Ottawa Township against LaSalle County, its state and the nation
| Ottawa Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.4% (±13.6 points) | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±12.5 points) | 36.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±6.2 points) | 27.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,022 (±$9,283) | $39,487 (±$2,685) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $911 (±$70) | $928 (±$24) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ottawa Township, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In LaSalle County, Ottawa Township ranks 19 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 955 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 Ottawa Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Township | — | 46.4% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Naplate | 1.2 mi | 47.7% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ottawa | 2.9 mi | 48.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Ottawa Township | 3.0 mi | 48.1% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallace Township | 4.8 mi | 66.7% (±112.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Utica Township | 5.6 mi | 32.0% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton Township | 6.2 mi | 83.1% (±18.8 points) | Higher |
| Fall River Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±96.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland Township (LaSalle County) | 7.1 mi | 52.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dayton Township, IL (83.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Northville Township | 52.1% (±33.4 points) |
| 14 | Otter Creek Township (LaSalle County) | 50.0% (±48.6 points) |
| 15 | Marseilles | 49.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 | Ottawa | 48.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 17 | South Ottawa Township | 48.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 18 | Naplate | 47.7% (±23.9 points) |
| 19 | Ottawa Township | 46.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 20 | Oglesby | 45.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 21 | Bruce Township | 42.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Farm Ridge Township | 42.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 23 | LaSalle Township | 41.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | LaSalle | 40.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Streator | 40.1% (±11.4 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 Ottawa Township
Are renters in Ottawa Township rent-burdened?
46.4% of renting households in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ottawa Township, IL spends 28.0% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa township, LaSalle County, 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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