How many renters in Pekin, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.9% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Pekin, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.9% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pekin
| Share of income spent on rent | Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.5% (±4.7 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±5.9 points) | 17.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±5.0 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±5.0 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±7.1 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 against Tazewell County, its state and the nation
| Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.9% (±7.6 points) | 42.8% (±4.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±7.1 points) | 35.4% (±3.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±2.3 points) | 26.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,776 (±$5,335) | $42,033 (±$3,248) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $819 (±$76) | $909 (±$34) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pekin, 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 ranks 17 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1349 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | — | 37.9% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Pekin Township | 1.7 mi | 33.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Pekin | 3.1 mi | 55.1% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Heights | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County) | 4.0 mi | 43.7% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollis Township | 4.3 mi | 38.4% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elm Grove Township | 4.9 mi | 30.7% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Creve Coeur | 5.0 mi | 40.5% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township (Tazewell County) | 5.0 mi | 57.2% (±13.6 points) | Higher |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County) | 43.7% (±12.9 points) |
| 12 | South Pekin | 42.0% (±23.5 points) |
| 13 | Little Mackinaw Township | 41.8% (±29.0 points) |
| 14 | Tremont | 40.8% (±19.9 points) |
| 15 | Creve Coeur | 40.5% (±23.5 points) |
| 16 | Delavan Township | 39.6% (±19.3 points) |
| 17 | Pekin | 37.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 18 | Delavan | 37.4% (±29.8 points) |
| 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) |
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
Are renters in Pekin rent-burdened?
37.9% of renting households in Pekin 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pekin, IL spends 25.1% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin 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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