How many renters in Pekin Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.2% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Pekin Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.2% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.2% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pekin Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±5.6 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.4% (±6.7 points) | 17.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±5.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±5.8 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.2% (±8.1 points) | 35.4% | 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.
Pekin Township against Tazewell County, its state and the nation
| Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.2% (±8.7 points) | 42.8% (±4.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.2% (±8.1 points) | 35.4% (±3.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±2.1 points) | 26.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,760 (±$7,218) | $42,033 (±$3,248) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $785 (±$35) | $909 (±$34) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pekin Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tazewell County (42.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Tazewell County, Pekin Township ranks 25 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1561 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 Pekin Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin Township | — | 33.2% (±8.7 points) | — |
| North Pekin | 1.4 mi | 55.1% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pekin | 1.7 mi | 37.9% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Heights | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Creve Coeur | 3.4 mi | 40.5% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bartonville | 3.8 mi | 46.3% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollis Township | 4.0 mi | 38.4% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township (Tazewell County) | 4.2 mi | 57.2% (±13.6 points) | Higher |
| Mapleton | 5.3 mi | 29.2% (±83.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groveland Township (Tazewell County), IL (57.2%).
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 Tazewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tremont Township | 37.3% (±29.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mackinaw | 36.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mackinaw Township | 36.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Deer Creek | 35.7% (±27.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Deer Creek Township | 35.7% (±27.7 points) |
| 24 | Morton | 35.5% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Pekin Township | 33.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 26 | Morton Township | 31.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 27 | Elm Grove Township | 30.7% (±20.7 points) |
| 28 | Green Valley | 17.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 29 | Sand Prairie Township | 13.8% (±13.1 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Armington | 9.1% (±98.1 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Hittle Township | 9.1% (±98.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Tazewell 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 Pekin Township
Are renters in Pekin Township rent-burdened?
33.2% of renting households in Pekin 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 Pekin Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pekin Township, IL spends 23.9% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin township, Tazewell County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin township, Tazewell County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin township, Tazewell 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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