How many renters in Paris, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.4% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Paris, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.4% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 13.4% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.1% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Paris
| Share of income spent on rent | Paris | Edgar County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.6% (±13.4 points) | 30.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±9.1 points) | 15.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±5.9 points) | 8.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.0% (±10.5 points) | 18.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 13.4% (±6.7 points) | 15.2% | 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.
Paris against Edgar County, its state and the nation
| Paris | Edgar County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.4% (±12.5 points) | 33.6% (±9.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 13.4% (±6.7 points) | 15.2% (±5.3 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.1% (±6.7 points) | 21.5% (±4.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,036 (±$14,323) | $47,736 (±$11,529) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $777 (±$85) | $775 (±$56) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Paris, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Edgar County (33.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Edgar County, Paris ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1425 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 Paris
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | — | 36.4% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Paris Township | 1.4 mi | 35.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Symmes Township | 5.5 mi | 41.7% (±79.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratton Township | 5.5 mi | 19.0% (±74.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vermilion | 5.9 mi | 56.3% (±97.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hunter Township | 6.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buck Township | 7.1 mi | 61.6% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elbridge Township | 7.9 mi | 60.9% (±80.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgar Township | 8.6 mi | 32.3% (±65.5 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 Edgar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elbridge Township | 60.9% (±80.6 points) |
| 6 | Vermilion | 56.3% (±97.1 points) |
| 7 | Shiloh Township (Edgar County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 8 | Symmes Township | 41.7% (±79.2 points) |
| 9 | Kansas | 40.5% (±23.3 points) |
| 10 | Kansas Township (Edgar County) | 37.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 11 | Paris | 36.4% (±12.5 points) |
| 12 | Paris Township | 35.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 13 | Edgar Township | 32.3% (±65.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Chrisman | 30.8% (±18.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Ross Township (Edgar County) | 30.8% (±18.0 points) |
| 16 | Stratton Township | 19.0% (±74.5 points) |
| 17 | Embarrass Township | 18.2% (±101.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Edgar 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 Paris
Are renters in Paris rent-burdened?
36.4% of renting households in Paris 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 Paris spend on rent?
The median renting household in Paris, IL spends 22.1% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paris city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paris city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paris 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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